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Baney Family History

Baney Name Meaning

English (Norfolk and Essex): possibly a nickname from a Middle English adjective with the suffix -i derived from dialect bane ‘lithe nimble; clever’ (from Scandinavian beinn ‘straight’). The base-word bane is attested in East Anglia and northwestern England. Reaney's derivation from an unrecorded (northern) Middle English bani ‘bony’ is untenable. Americanized form of Swiss German Bähni or Bäni: from a pet form of the personal name Bernhard . French: derivative of Bane ‘hamper large basket’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Barney, Yaney, Haney, Bane, Baker, Janey, Banes, Basel, Aney, Babey

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Where is the Baney family from?

You can see how Baney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Baney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Baney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Baney families in 1840.

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What did your Baney ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
26%
Farmer
14%
Labor
8%
Truck Driver
5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher
12%
Waitress
12%
Housewife
10%
Maid
8%

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Passenger Lists
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Draft Cards
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Baney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baney. For the veterans among your Baney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baney lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Baney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Baney in 1946 was 42, and 66 in 2004.

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