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Binch Family History

Binch Surname Meaning

see Bench.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Binch family from?

You can see how Binch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Binch families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Binch's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Binch families in 1891.
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What did your Binch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ploughman Hvy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Binch. 13% of Binch men worked as a Ploughman Hvy Worker and 66% of Binch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binch were Pianoforte Tuner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Ploughman Hvy Worker
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Pianoforte Tuner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    14%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Binch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binch 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Binch. 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 414 military records available for the last name Binch. For the veterans among your Binch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Binch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Binch in 1964 was 77, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binch 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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