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Banerman Family History

Banerman 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: Bannerman, Berman, Waterman, Angerman, Baseman, Batterman, Laderman

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Where is the Banerman family from?

You can see how Banerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banerman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banerman families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Banerman family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Banerman's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Banerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banerman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Banerman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Banerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banerman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Banerman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Banerman. For the veterans among your Banerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banerman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Banerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Banerman in 1969 was 67, and 76 in 1985.

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