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Binyon Family History

Binyon Surname Meaning

see Beynon.

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


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Where is the Binyon family from?

You can see how Binyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Binyon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Binyon families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Binyon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Binyon families in 1891.
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What did your Binyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Binyon. 50% of Binyon men worked as a Motor Driver and 90% of Binyon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binyon were Horse Lorry Carter (heavy Worker and Hospital Sister.

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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

  • Motor Driver
    50%
  • Horse Lorry Carter (heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Hospital Sister
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 415 immigration records available for the last name Binyon. 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 494 military records available for the last name Binyon. For the veterans among your Binyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binyon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Binyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Binyon in 1959 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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