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Banvill Family History

Banvill 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: Banville, Banfill, Barnhill, Antill, Banwell, Havill, Cavill, Bevill

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Where is the Banvill family from?

You can see how Banvill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banvill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banvill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Banvill families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Banvill's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Banvill families in 1880.
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What did your Banvill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Banvill. 50% of Banvill men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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 1921

  • Farmers Son
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Banvill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banvill 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Banvill. 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 7 military records available for the last name Banvill. For the veterans among your Banvill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banvill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banvill 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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