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Bantum Family History

Bantum 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: Baum, Ranum, Banton, Barnum, Banta, Bantle, Bartus, Cantu, Baltus

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Where is the Bantum family from?

You can see how Bantum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bantum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bantum families living in Middlesex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bantum's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bantum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bantum 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 Bantum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bantum. 63% of Bantum men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

What Bantum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bantum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantum 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bantum. 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 384 military records available for the last name Bantum. For the veterans among your Bantum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bantum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bantum in 1956 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bantum 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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