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Bantau Family History

Bantau 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: Banta, Banda, Ranta, Banton, Landau, Bansal, Bata, Banyas, Bonta

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Where is the Bantau family from?

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

What Bantau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Bantau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantau 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bantau. 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 41 military records available for the last name Bantau. For the veterans among your Bantau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bantau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bantau in 1969 was 68, and 68 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bantau 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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