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Bandor Family History

Bandor 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: Bando, Landor, Sandor, Bander, Bandow, Mander, Bandi, Lander, Wander

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Where is the Bandor family from?

You can see how Bandor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bandor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bandor families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bandor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bandor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bandor 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 Bandor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Kitchen Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bandor. 60% of Bandor men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bandor women worked as a Kitchen Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bandor were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Kitchen Helper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Bandor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Bandor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bandor 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Bandor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Bandor. For the veterans among your Bandor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bandor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bandor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bandor in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bandor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bandor 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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