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Banbridge Family History

Banbridge 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: Bainbridge, Cambridge, Baldridge, Langridge, Dandridge, Sandridge

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Where is the Banbridge family from?

You can see how Banbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banbridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Banbridge family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banbridge's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Banbridge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banbridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Banbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Banbridge. 100% of Banbridge men worked as a Painter Decorator and 77% of Banbridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Stencil Colorist
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banbridge 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Banbridge. 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 74 military records available for the last name Banbridge. For the veterans among your Banbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banbridge lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Banbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Banbridge in 1992 was 94, and 72 in 2004.

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