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Bantow Family History

Bantow 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, Bartow, Bandow, Bastow, Barrow, Manton, Barlow, Bator, Ballow

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Where is the Bantow family from?

You can see how Bantow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bantow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bantow families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bantow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bantow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bantow 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 274 census records available for the last name Bantow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantow 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bantow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bantow. For the veterans among your Bantow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantow lifespan?

Average Bantow life expectancy in 1995 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bantow 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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