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Binning Family History

Binning Surname Meaning

English: variant of Benning Scottish: variant of Binney

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


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Where is the Binning family from?

You can see how Binning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binning families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 143 Binning families living in Somerset. This was about 36% of all the recorded Binning's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Binning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Binning. 19% of Binning men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 70% of Binning women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binning were Farmer and Private Means.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    19%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • House Painter
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Binning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binning 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Binning. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Binning. For the veterans among your Binning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binning lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Binning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Binning in 1952 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binning 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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