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Binding Family History

Binding Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps in Somerset. a variant of Bindon.

Compare Barbara Bindon or Byndon 1646 in PROB 11 (Taunton Saint Mary Magdalene Somerset).

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


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Where is the Binding family from?

You can see how Binding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binding family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binding families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 156 Binding families living in Somerset. This was about 76% of all the recorded Binding's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Binding families in 1891.
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What did your Binding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Binding. 12% of Binding men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Binding women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binding were Railway Shunter and Unpaid Household 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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Hairdresser
    8%
  • Railway Shunter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Binding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binding 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Binding. 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 837 military records available for the last name Binding. For the veterans among your Binding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binding lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Binding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Binding in 1963 was 86, and 90 in 2001.

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