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Banvell Family History

Banvell 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: Banwell, Mansell, Bandel, Bagwell, Ansell, Bonwell, Barrell, Barnwell

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Where is the Banvell family from?

You can see how Banvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banvell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Banvell family living in Rutland. This was 100% of all the recorded Banvell's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Banvell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Banvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banvell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Banvell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Banvell. For the veterans among your Banvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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