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Banus Family History

Banus 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: Banks, Banos, Banis, Bonus, Banes, Hanus, Baus, Bayus, Banas, Janus

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Where is the Banus family from?

You can see how Banus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Banus family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Banus's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Banus families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banus 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 Banus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banus. 36% of Banus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Banus women worked as a Housework.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Banus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Banus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banus 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Banus. 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 395 military records available for the last name Banus. For the veterans among your Banus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Banus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Banus in 1959 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banus 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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