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Banter Family History

Banter Surname Meaning

English (London): possibly a variant of Bunter an occupational name from Middle English bonter bunter ‘sifter user of sieves’

(a derivative of Middle English bunte ‘sieve’) for someone whose work used sieves.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Banter family from?

You can see how Banter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 124 Banter families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Banter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Banter families in 1891.
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What did your Banter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Banter. 50% of Banter men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Banter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banter were Unemployed and Office Cleaner.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Unemployed
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Office Cleaner
    6%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Banter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Banter. 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 609 military records available for the last name Banter. For the veterans among your Banter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banter lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Banter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Banter in 1950 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banter 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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