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Banow Family History

Banow 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, Balow, Sanow, Janow, Bandow, Baron, Bao, Ban, Bank, Barrow

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Where is the Banow family from?

You can see how Banow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Banow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Banow families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Banow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Banow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banow 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 Banow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Banow. 100% of Banow 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
    100%

What Banow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Banow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banow 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Banow. 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 49 military records available for the last name Banow. For the veterans among your Banow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Banow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Banow in 1968 was 46, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banow 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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