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Bannow Family History

Bannow 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: Rannow, Bannon, Bandow, Barrow, Cannon, Barlow, Ballow, Bann, Banton

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Where is the Bannow family from?

You can see how Bannow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bannow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Bannow families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bannow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bannow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bannow 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 Bannow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bannow. 50% of Bannow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bannow women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Crane Operator
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bannow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bannow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannow 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Bannow. 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 113 military records available for the last name Bannow. For the veterans among your Bannow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannow lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bannow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bannow in 1953 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bannow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannow 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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