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Banette Family History

Banette 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: Binette, Barnette, Manetta, Minette, Barnett, Bonetti, Majette

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Where is the Banette family from?

You can see how Banette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Banette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Banette families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Banette's in USA. New York had the highest population of Banette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banette. 45% of Banette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Banette women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Finisher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Banette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banette 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Banette. 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 18 military records available for the last name Banette. For the veterans among your Banette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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