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Bantell Family History

Bantell 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: Antell, Banwell, Mantell, Bartell, Santell, Mansell, Hartell, Mantel

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Where is the Bantell family from?

You can see how Bantell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bantell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bantell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bantell family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bantell's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Bantell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bantell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bantell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bantell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Bantell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bantell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bantell. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bantell. For the veterans among your Bantell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bantell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bantell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bantell in 1969 was 75, and 93 in 2001.

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