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Bannah Family History

Bannah Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hannah, Bannan, Hanna, Banda, Mannan, Barna, Bann, Manna, Banner

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Where is the Bannah family from?

You can see how Bannah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bannah families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Bannah family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bannah's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bannah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bannah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Bannah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannah census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Bannah. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Bannah. For the veterans among your Bannah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannah lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannah ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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