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Banis Name Meaning

Greek: of uncertain origin; possibly a nickname meaning ‘hut-dweller’, from Albanian banë ‘hut’. Lithuanian (also Banys): from a vernacular form of the personal name Benediktas, Latin Benedictus (see Benedict). Dutch: from a vernacular form of Latin Benedictus (see Benedict).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Banas, Baris, Banik, Benis, Manis, Danis, Balis, Banos, Annis, Banks

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Banis Family Origin

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

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    Banis Family Occupations

    What did your Banis ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Banis occupation in the USA was Laborer. 50% of Banis's were Laborers. Laborer and Notion were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Banis.

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    • Laborer

      50%

    • Notion

      50%

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

    Banis Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Banis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Banis. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Banis. For the veterans among your Banis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Banis Life Expectancy

    What is the average Banis lifespan?

    Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Banis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Banis in 1953 was 46, and 61 in 2003.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banis

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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