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Binn Family History

Binn Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire Nottinghamshire and Lancashire): perhaps a topographic name from Middle English bin(ne) ‘cattle stall manger’. Compare Binns.

English: from a Middle English personal name Binne Old English Bynna of unexplained etymology.

Compare Binney.

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


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Where is the Binn family from?

You can see how Binn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Binn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Binn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Binn families in 1891.
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What did your Binn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Binn. 100% of Binn men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Binn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Binn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binn 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Binn. 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 462 military records available for the last name Binn. For the veterans among your Binn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Binn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Binn in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binn 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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