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Banny Family History

Banny 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: Bann, Baney, Bandy, Hanny, Bonny, Canny, Benny, Nanny, Manny, Bain

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Where is the Banny family from?

You can see how Banny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banny families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Banny family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Banny's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Banny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banny. 50% of Banny men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Banny women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Foreman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Banny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Banny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banny 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Banny. 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 66 military records available for the last name Banny. For the veterans among your Banny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banny lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Banny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Banny in 1955 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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