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Banster Family History

Banster 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: Balster, Ganster, Banter, Banister, Master, Fenster, Bruster, Ganter

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Where is the Banster family from?

You can see how Banster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banster families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Banster families living in Essex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Banster's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Banster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banster 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 492 census records available for the last name Banster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banster 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Banster. 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 29 military records available for the last name Banster. For the veterans among your Banster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banster 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banster

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