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Binckley Family History

Binckley 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: Bickley, Hinckley, Binkley, Pinckley, Buckley, Winkley, Beckley

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Where is the Binckley family from?

You can see how Binckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binckley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Binckley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Binckley families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Binckley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Binckley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binckley 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 Binckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binckley. 39% of Binckley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Binckley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binckley were Painter and Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Binckley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Binckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binckley 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Binckley. 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 233 military records available for the last name Binckley. For the veterans among your Binckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binckley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Binckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Binckley in 1956 was 45, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Binckley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binckley 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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