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Binkney Family History

Binkney 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: Binney, Binkley, Pinkney, Winkley, Bickley, Bunney, Finney, Bonney

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Where is the Binkney family from?

You can see how Binkney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binkney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Binkney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Binkney family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Binkney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Binkney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Binkney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binkney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Binkney. 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 45 military records available for the last name Binkney. For the veterans among your Binkney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binkney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Binkney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Binkney in 1960 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binkney 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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