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Banners Family History

Banners 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: Banner, Manners, Hanners, Lanners, Barnes, Tanner, Banker, Bonner

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Where is the Banners family from?

You can see how Banners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banners family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Banners families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Banners families living in Ayrshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Banners's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Banners families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banners 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 Banners ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Art Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Banners. 100% of Banners women worked as an Art Student.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Art Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Banners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banners 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Banners. 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 55 military records available for the last name Banners. For the veterans among your Banners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banners lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Banners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Banners in 1970 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banners 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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