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Banwarth Family History

Banwarth 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: Banwart, Howarth, Warth, Walworth, Burnworth, Bosworth, Dunworth

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Where is the Banwarth family from?

You can see how Banwarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banwarth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Banwarth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Banwarth families living in South Dakota. This was about 29% of all the recorded Banwarth's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Banwarth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banwarth 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 Banwarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banwarth. 34% of Banwarth men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Banwarth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Banwarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banwarth 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Banwarth. 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 55 military records available for the last name Banwarth. For the veterans among your Banwarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banwarth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Banwarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Banwarth in 1968 was 82, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banwarth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banwarth 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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