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Bantis Family History

Bantis 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: Banis, Lantis, Yantis, Battis, Antis, Bandi, Banks, Danis, Banton

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Where is the Bantis family from?

You can see how Bantis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bantis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Bantis family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Bantis's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Bantis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bantis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Bantis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bantis. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bantis. For the veterans among your Bantis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bantis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bantis in 1969 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bantis 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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