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Binette Name Meaning

Altered form of French Binet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


Similar surnames: Pinette, Bissette, Robinette, Minette, Brunette, Bonnette, Pichette

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Where is the Binette family from?

You can see how Binette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Binette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Binette family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Binette's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Binette families in 1891.
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What did your Binette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binette. 18% of Binette men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Binette women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binette were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Blacksmith
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Battery Hand
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Binette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binette 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Binette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 677 military records available for the last name Binette. For the veterans among your Binette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binette lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Binette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Binette in 1956 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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