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Banfill Family History

Banfill Surname Meaning

English (Surrey) and Irish: variant of Banfield.

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


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Where is the Banfill family from?

You can see how Banfill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banfill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Banfill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Banfill families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Banfill's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Banfill families in 1911.
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What did your Banfill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Banfill. 100% of Banfill men worked as a Farmers Son and 100% of Banfill women worked as a Student.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Banfill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banfill 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Banfill. 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 382 military records available for the last name Banfill. For the veterans among your Banfill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banfill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Banfill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Banfill in 1959 was 52, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banfill 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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