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Bantfield Family History

Bantfield 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: Banfield, Mansfield, Bonfield, Barfield, Hatfield, Benefield

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Where is the Bantfield family from?

You can see how Bantfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bantfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bantfield family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bantfield's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bantfield families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Bantfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantfield 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bantfield. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bantfield. For the veterans among your Bantfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantfield lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bantfield

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