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Banson Family History

Banson Surname Meaning

Apparently a variant of Benson. Compare Will Banson 1591 Will Benson 1593 in IGI (Great Waltham Essex);

Eleanor Benson 1665 William Wilson Banson 1778 in IGI (Jarrow Durham).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Banson family from?

You can see how Banson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Banson families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Banson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Banson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banson 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 Banson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Banson. 100% of Banson men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 63% of Banson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Retired
    13%
  • Domestic Servant
    13%
  • Household Duties
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Banson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banson 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Banson. 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 281 military records available for the last name Banson. For the veterans among your Banson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Banson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Banson in 1970 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banson 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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