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Banion Family History

Banion 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: Banton, Bannon, Canion, Manion, Binion, Baron, Bain, Manton, Cannon

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Where is the Banion family from?

You can see how Banion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Banion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Banion family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banion's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Banion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Banion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banion. 82% of Banion men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Banion women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banion were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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
    82%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Banion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banion 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Banion. 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 382 military records available for the last name Banion. For the veterans among your Banion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banion lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Banion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Banion in 1963 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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