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Bantom Family History

Bantom 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, Manton, Bator, Santos, Canto, Benton, Branton, Kantor, Banos

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Where is the Bantom family from?

You can see how Bantom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bantom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bantom families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bantom's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bantom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bantom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bantom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bantom. 34% of Bantom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bantom women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Bantom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantom 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bantom. 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 107 military records available for the last name Bantom. For the veterans among your Bantom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bantom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bantom in 1964 was 69, and 66 in 2002.

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