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Banyard Family History

Banyard Surname Meaning

see Baynard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Banyard family from?

You can see how Banyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banyard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banyard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 177 Banyard families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Banyard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Banyard families in 1891.
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What did your Banyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Banyard. 17% of Banyard men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Banyard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banyard were Builders Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Banyard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Banyard. For the veterans among your Banyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banyard lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Banyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Banyard in 1958 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banyard 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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