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Banthin Family History

Banthin 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: Benthin, Banton, Cantlin, Cantin, Anthis, Dantin, Banahan, Balthis

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Where is the Banthin family from?

You can see how Banthin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banthin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Banthin families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Banthin families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Banthin's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Banthin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Banthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banthin 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Banthin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Banthin. For the veterans among your Banthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banthin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Banthin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Banthin in 1965 was 79, and 64 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banthin 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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