| ![Show Contents]() Banan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Banan is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It is a name for someone who worked as a person who was a slayer of men in battle. The name means warrior or solider. Early Origins of the Banan familyThe surname Banan was first found in London, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066. Early History of the Banan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Banan research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1890 is included under the topic Early Banan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Banan Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Banan are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Banan include: Banning, Baning, Bannin and others. Early Notables of the Banan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Banan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Banan family to Ireland
Some of the Banan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Banan Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. John Banan (Barron, Baron, Barowne, Barroun), (b. 1808), aged 39, Scottish settler born in Moray arriving as Detachment of the Royal New Zealand Fencibles travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Sir George Symour" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 26th November 1847 1
- Mrs. Elizabeth Banan (Barron, Baron, Barowne, Barroun) née Derry, (b. 1805), aged 36, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Sir George Symour" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 26th November 1847 1
- Mr. Thomas Banan (Barron, Baron, Barowne, Barroun), (b. 1838), aged 9, Scottish settler born in Aberdeen travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Sir George Symour" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 26th November 1847 1
- Mr. William Banan (Barron, Baron, Barowne, Barroun), (b. 1840), aged 7, Scottish settler born in Aberdeen travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Sir George Symour" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 26th November 1847 1
- Mr. John Banan (Barron, Baron, Barowne, Barroun), (b. 1843), aged 4, Scottish settler born in Aberdeen travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Sir George Symour" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 26th November 1847 1
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Banan migration to New Zealand 
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