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Bookbinder Family History

Bookbinder Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Buchbinder.

English (Middlesex): occupational name for a bookbinder from Middle English bokebynder.

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


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Where is the Bookbinder family from?

You can see how Bookbinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bookbinder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bookbinder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bookbinder families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bookbinder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bookbinder families in 1891.
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What did your Bookbinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bookbinder. 60% of Bookbinder men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 100% of Bookbinder 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    60%
  • Insurance Agent
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bookbinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bookbinder 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Bookbinder. 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 221 military records available for the last name Bookbinder. For the veterans among your Bookbinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bookbinder lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bookbinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bookbinder in 1960 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bookbinder 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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