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Banwart Family History

Banwart Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a field or forest ranger Middle High German banwart from ban ‘restricted area’ (see Bann ) + wart ‘warden’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bangert, Bankert, Bankard, Baar, Banghart, Stewart, Bonar, Arnhart

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Where is the Banwart family from?

You can see how Banwart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banwart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Banwart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Banwart families living in Worcestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Banwart's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Banwart families in 1891.
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What did your Banwart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Banwart. 100% of Banwart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banwart 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Banwart. 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 245 military records available for the last name Banwart. For the veterans among your Banwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banwart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Banwart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Banwart in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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