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Binsteed Family History

Binsteed 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: Winstead, Binsfeld, Busteed, Winsted, Einstein, Anstead, Inskeep

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Where is the Binsteed family from?

You can see how Binsteed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binsteed family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Binsteed family living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Binsteed's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Binsteed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binsteed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binsteed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Binsteed. 100% of Binsteed 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
    100%

What Binsteed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Binsteed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binsteed 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Binsteed. 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 19 military records available for the last name Binsteed. For the veterans among your Binsteed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binsteed lifespan?

Average Binsteed life expectancy in 2004 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binsteed 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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