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Banther Family History

Banther 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: Panther, Banter, Ganther, Ganter, Fancher, Panter, Bacher, Banker

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Where is the Banther family from?

You can see how Banther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Banther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Banther families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Banther's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Banther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banther 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 Banther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundry Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banther. 60% of Banther men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Banther women worked as a Laundry Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banther were Carpenter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry Work
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Banther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banther 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Banther. 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 135 military records available for the last name Banther. For the veterans among your Banther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banther lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Banther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Banther in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banther 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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