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Bantel Family History

Bantel Surname Meaning

German:: from an Alemannic-Swabian short form of the personal name Pantaleon (see Pantaleo).

Habitational name from Banteln near Hildesheim.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bantel family from?

You can see how Bantel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bantel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Bantel families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bantel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bantel families in 1911.
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What did your Bantel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bantel. 28% of Bantel men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Bantel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bantel were Salesman and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Accountant
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

What Bantel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bantel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantel 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Bantel. 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 268 military records available for the last name Bantel. For the veterans among your Bantel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bantel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bantel in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bantel 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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