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Banet Family History

Banet Surname Meaning

French: from a variant of the personal name Benet a regional form of Benoît (see Benoit).

French: derivative of Bane ‘hamper large basket’.

Jewish (from Poland): variant of Benet.

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


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Where is the Banet family from?

You can see how Banet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Banet families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Banet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Banet families in 1911.
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What did your Banet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banet. 28% of Banet men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Banet women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banet were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Banet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banet 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 809 immigration records available for the last name Banet. 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 364 military records available for the last name Banet. For the veterans among your Banet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Banet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Banet in 1963 was 90, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banet 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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