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Banitt Family History

Banitt 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: Batt, Bonito, Barnett, Banis, Banik, Kanitz, Britt, Babbitt, Basnett

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Where is the Banitt family from?

You can see how Banitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Banitt families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there were 2 Banitt families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banitt's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Banitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banitt. 60% of Banitt men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Banitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banitt 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Banitt. 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 35 military records available for the last name Banitt. For the veterans among your Banitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Banitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Banitt in 1962 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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