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Bynes Family History

Bynes Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Bines.

English (London): variant of Byne with post-medieval excrescent -s.

A habitational name from a lost settlement known as Byne in Sussex.

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


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You can see how Bynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bynes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Bynes families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bynes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bynes families in 1891.
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What did your Bynes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Passenger Lists

There are 683 immigration records available for the last name Bynes. 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 400 military records available for the last name Bynes. For the veterans among your Bynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bynes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bynes in 1966 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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