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Banon Family History

Banon 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: Baron, Bann, Banton, Bacon, Balon, Banos, Badon, Bason, Bannon, Sanon

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Where is the Banon family from?

You can see how Banon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Banon families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Banon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Banon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banon 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 Banon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Banon. 82% of Banon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Banon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Banon. 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 616 military records available for the last name Banon. For the veterans among your Banon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Banon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Banon in 1958 was 60, and 50 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banon 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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