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Banpelt Family History

Banpelt 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: Bandel, Van Pelt, Banwell, Bangert, Bankert, Appelt, Banet, Bartelt

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Where is the Banpelt family from?

You can see how Banpelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banpelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Banpelt family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Banpelt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Banpelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banpelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Banpelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banpelt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Banpelt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Banpelt. For the veterans among your Banpelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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