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Binsted Family History

Binsted Surname Meaning

see Benstead.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Binsted family from?

You can see how Binsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binsted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Binsted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Binsted families living in Sussex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Binsted's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Binsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binsted 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 Binsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Binsted. 80% of Binsted 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • None
    7%
  • General Labourerjane
    7%

What Binsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Binsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binsted 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Binsted. 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 185 military records available for the last name Binsted. For the veterans among your Binsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binsted lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Binsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Binsted in 1967 was 57, and 42 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Binsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binsted 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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