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Bannantyne Family History

Bannantyne 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: Ballantyne, Ballantine, Iannacone, Ballentine, Barrentine, Barentine

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Where is the Bannantyne family from?

You can see how Bannantyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannantyne family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Bannantyne families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Bannantyne family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bannantyne's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bannantyne families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bannantyne 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 108 census records available for the last name Bannantyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannantyne 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bannantyne. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bannantyne. For the veterans among your Bannantyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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