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Bannat Family History

Bannat 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: Bannan, Hanna, Banda, Mannan, Barna, Bonnet, Bann, Manna, Banner

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Where is the Bannat family from?

You can see how Bannat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bannat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Bannat families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Bannat's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Bannat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bannat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bannat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bannat. 43% of Bannat men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Bannat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Bannat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannat 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bannat. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bannat. For the veterans among your Bannat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannat lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Bannat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bannat in 1979 was 74, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bannat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannat 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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