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Bantleon Family History

Bantleon 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: Banton, Bantle, Bartleson, Pantaleon, Cantlon, Pantaleo, Manton

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Where is the Bantleon family from?

You can see how Bantleon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantleon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bantleon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bantleon families living in New York. This was about 68% of all the recorded Bantleon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bantleon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bantleon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bantleon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bantleon. 34% of Bantleon men worked as an Office Clerk and 50% of Bantleon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bantleon were Salesman and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Bantleon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Bantleon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantleon 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Bantleon. 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 228 military records available for the last name Bantleon. For the veterans among your Bantleon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantleon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bantleon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bantleon in 1965 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bantleon 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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