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Banser Family History

Banser 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: Manser, Banse, Banker, Banner, Balser, Bonser, Bauser, Ganser, Lanser

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Where is the Banser family from?

You can see how Banser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Banser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Banser families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Banser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Banser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banser 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 Banser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banser. 48% of Banser men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Banser women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banser were Painter and Seamstress.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    54%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

What Banser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Banser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banser 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Banser. 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 96 military records available for the last name Banser. For the veterans among your Banser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Banser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Banser in 1965 was 74, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banser 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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