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Banya Family History

Banya 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: Banda, Banyas, Banyai, Banta, Banka, Bania, Benya, Ban, Bank, Rana

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Where is the Banya family from?

You can see how Banya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banya family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Banya family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Banya's in USA. New York had the highest population of Banya families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Banya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banya 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Banya. 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 22 military records available for the last name Banya. For the veterans among your Banya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banya lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Banya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Banya in 1969 was 71, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banya 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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