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Banis Family History

Banis Name Meaning

Greek: status name from Turkish bani ‘founder’ from Arabic bāni. Altered form of Lithuanian Banys: from a vernacular form of the personal name Benediktas Latin Benedictus (see Benedict ). Dutch: habitational name from the farm name De Banis in Overijssel.

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


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

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Where is the Banis family from?

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 USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Banis family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banis's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Banis families in 1840.
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What did your Banis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banis. 36% of Banis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Banis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banis were Battery Filler and Cook. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Battery Filler
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stitcher
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 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 Lists

There are 687 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 Cards

There are 367 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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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.

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