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Has anyone in the world come across the name Banst

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Unknown

Unknown Report 23 Aug 2005 14:53

I have an Amelia Constance E Banst in my Tree. She is the only Banst on the Site, and, according to Taliesin Arlein there was no-one of that Surname living in England or Wales in 2002. As she married my 2nd cousin 4 times removed in India about 1872 I was wondering if anyone could give me a hint as to her possible nationality?

Rosemary

Rosemary Report 23 Aug 2005 15:02

I checked the name Banst against immigration records to see where they originated. The majority are of Saxon-German extraction. Hope that helps. Rose

Dea

Dea Report 23 Aug 2005 15:08

Grampa, I really think it is probably German. Dea x

Sandra

Sandra Report 23 Aug 2005 15:09

Being nosey i checked on ancestry. This is the only one i could find. Definately an uncommon name. More common in Germany and America. BANST, Elsie Freda 1905 September Births Poplar London Middlesex Sandra

Unknown

Unknown Report 23 Aug 2005 15:19

Thank you ladies, I had a suspicion that it may well be a central European name.

Sandra

Sandra Report 23 Aug 2005 15:20

Have you tried googling Banst surname. There looks like there are a few sites. Hope i'm not poking my nose in . Sandra

Unknown

Unknown Report 23 Aug 2005 15:50

I had better start looking for Immigration lists from Germany to India. Tried Googling, but most of the sites which offer info, as soon as you click on them you are invited to pay for a year's membership at prices beyond my means.