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Banmer Family History

Banmer 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: Balmer, Banker, Banner, Baumer, Hanmer, Bander, Banter, Mander, Baker

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Where is the Banmer family from?

You can see how Banmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Banmer families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Banmer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Banmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Banmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banmer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Banmer. 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 138 military records available for the last name Banmer. For the veterans among your Banmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banmer lifespan?

Average Banmer life expectancy in 1971 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banmer 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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