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Bannayan Family History

Bannayan 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: Banahan, Babayan, Hannagan, Bannan, Hannaman, Balaban, Narayan

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Where is the Bannayan family from?

You can see how Bannayan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannayan family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Bannayan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bannayan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bannayan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bannayan 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 19 census records available for the last name Bannayan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannayan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bannayan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bannayan. For the veterans among your Bannayan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannayan lifespan?

Average Bannayan life expectancy in 1999 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannayan 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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