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Binnay Family History

Binnay 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, Bina, Bunney, Finney, Bonney, Binda, Benway, Birney, Linney

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Where is the Binnay family from?

You can see how Binnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binnay family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Binnay families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Binnay families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Binnay's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Binnay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binnay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Binnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binnay 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 Binnay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Binnay. For the veterans among your Binnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binnay lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1996, in the United States, Binnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Binnay in 1953 was 57, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binnay 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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