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Bantay Family History

Bantay 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, Santry, Bansal, Bata, Banyas, Bonta

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Where is the Bantay family from?

You can see how Bantay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bantay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Bantay family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bantay's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bantay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Bantay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantay 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bantay. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bantay. For the veterans among your Bantay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantay lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Bantay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bantay in 1995 was 89, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bantay 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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