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Banat Family History

Banat Name 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: Wanat, Banas, Banet, Bandt, Ban, Bank, Donat, Batt, Rana, Bara

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Where is the Banat family from?

You can see how Banat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Banat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Banat families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Banat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Banat families in 1880.
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What did your Banat ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Banat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Banat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banat 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Banat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Banat. For the veterans among your Banat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Banat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Banat in 1967 was 75, and 98 in 2004.

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