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Bansley Family History

Bansley 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: Wansley, Ansley, Hansley, Balsley, Bensley, Tansley, Baisley, Bailey

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Where is the Bansley family from?

You can see how Bansley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bansley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bansley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Bansley families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bansley's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bansley families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bansley 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 Bansley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bansley. 38% of Bansley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bansley women worked as a Farm Wife.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Public Accountant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Wife
    100%

What Bansley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Bansley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bansley 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bansley. 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 160 military records available for the last name Bansley. For the veterans among your Bansley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bansley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bansley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bansley in 1966 was 77, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bansley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bansley 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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