This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bannesman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bannesman Family History

Bannesman 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, Landesman, Hanneman, Angerman, Ganesan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bannesman family from?

You can see how Bannesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannesman family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Bannesman families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bannesman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bannesman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bannesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Bannesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Bannesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannesman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bannesman

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Bannesman. 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.

View all Bannesman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bannesman. For the veterans among your Bannesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bannesman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bannesman family history

Discover More

What is the average Bannesman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannesman 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 Bannesman

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bannesman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial