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Binam Family History

Binam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bina, Linam, Nam, Minas, Bing, Vinal, Dinan, Imam, Bonar, Sinai

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Where is the Binam family from?

You can see how Binam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Binam families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Binam's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Binam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Binam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Binam. 59% of Binam men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Barber
    12%

What Binam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Binam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binam 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Binam. 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 97 military records available for the last name Binam. For the veterans among your Binam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Binam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Binam in 1962 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Binam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binam 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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