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Banston Family History

Banston 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: Banton, Benston, Baston, Bankston, Easton, Manton, Alston, Burston

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Where is the Banston family from?

You can see how Banston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Banston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Banston families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Banston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Banston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banston 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 Banston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Banston. 100% of Banston 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Banston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banston 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Banston. 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 28 military records available for the last name Banston. For the veterans among your Banston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banston lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Banston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Banston in 1967 was 67, and 50 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banston 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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