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Bingel Family History

Bingel Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from a diminutive of Middle High German binge ‘depression ditch pit’.

It may also refer to a Westphalian nickname for a pedantic person, pingel.

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


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Where is the Bingel family from?

You can see how Bingel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bingel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bingel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bingel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bingel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bingel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bingel 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 Bingel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Box Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bingel. 25% of Bingel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bingel women worked as a Box Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bingel were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Box Maker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Office Clerk
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bingel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bingel 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Bingel. 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 755 military records available for the last name Bingel. For the veterans among your Bingel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bingel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bingel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bingel in 1963 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bingel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bingel 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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