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Bantham Family History

Bantham 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: Bentham, Langham, Bingham, Latham, Eastham, Barham, Grantham, Branham

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Where is the Bantham family from?

You can see how Bantham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bantham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bantham families living in Norfolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bantham's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bantham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bantham 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 Bantham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bantham. 80% of Bantham 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
    80%
  • Joint Proprietress Cafe
    20%

What Bantham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Bantham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantham 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bantham. 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 109 military records available for the last name Bantham. For the veterans among your Bantham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantham lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Bantham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bantham in 1969 was 66, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bantham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bantham 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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