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Banknell Family History

Banknell 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: Bucknell, Bicknell, Bunnell, Banwell, Pannell, Bracknell, Bonnell

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banknell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Banknell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banknell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Banknell. 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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There are 43 military records available for the last name Banknell. For the veterans among your Banknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banknell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Banknell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Banknell in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2000.

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