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Bannes Family History

Bannes 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: Barnes, Baines, Banner, Mannes, Banes, Hannes, Bankes, Sannes, Baynes

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Where is the Bannes family from?

You can see how Bannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bannes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Bannes families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bannes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bannes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bannes 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 Bannes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bannes. 29% of Bannes men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Bannes women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bannes were Janitor 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
    29%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Bannes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannes 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Bannes. 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 333 military records available for the last name Bannes. For the veterans among your Bannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bannes in 1968 was 63, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannes 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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