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Banrett Family History

Banrett 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: Barrett, Brett, Baskett, Barreto, Barnett, Bennett, Berrett, Garrett

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Where is the Banrett family from?

You can see how Banrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banrett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Banrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Banrett family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Banrett's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Banrett families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Banrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banrett 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Banrett. 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 13 military records available for the last name Banrett. For the veterans among your Banrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banrett lifespan?

Average Banrett life expectancy in 1995 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banrett 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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