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Bannan Family History

Bannan Surname Meaning

Irish (Cavan): variant of Bannon.

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


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Where is the Bannan family from?

You can see how Bannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bannan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 63 Bannan families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bannan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bannan families in 1911.
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What did your Bannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bannan. 39% of Bannan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bannan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bannan were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Cultivateur
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Student
    50%

What Bannan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Bannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bannan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bannan. For the veterans among your Bannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bannan in 1954 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bannan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannan 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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