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Banneman Family History

Banneman 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: Bannerman, Danneman, Vanneman, Hanneman, Venneman, Baseman, Tangeman

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Where is the Banneman family from?

You can see how Banneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banneman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Banneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Banneman family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Banneman's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Banneman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banneman 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 110 census records available for the last name Banneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banneman 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Banneman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Banneman. For the veterans among your Banneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banneman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banneman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banneman

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