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Banous Family History

Banous 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: Banos, Wanous, Manous, Tanous, Banks, Baros, Angus, Backus, Banis

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Where is the Banous family from?

You can see how Banous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banous family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Banous families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Banous's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Banous families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banous 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 Banous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banous. 100% of Banous women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Banous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banous 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Banous. 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 5 military records available for the last name Banous. For the veterans among your Banous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banous lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banous 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 Banous

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