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Banor Family History

Banor 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: Bator, Banos, Sanor, Manor, Bajor, Baron, Bao, Ban, Baker, Barr

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Where is the Banor family from?

You can see how Banor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Banor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Banor families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Banor's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Banor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banor 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 Banor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banor. 100% of Banor men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Banor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Banor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banor 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Banor. 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 34 military records available for the last name Banor. For the veterans among your Banor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banor lifespan?

Average Banor life expectancy in 1975 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banor 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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