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Bannson Family History

Bannson 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: Bannon, Bahnson, Bankson, Cannon, Benson, Branson, Anson, Banton

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Where is the Bannson family from?

You can see how Bannson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bannson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bannson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bannson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bannson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Bannson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bannson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bannson. For the veterans among your Bannson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bannson

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