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Binet Family History

Binet Surname Meaning

French: short form of Robinet. Compare Binette Bennett 3 and Bennette

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


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Where is the Binet family from?

You can see how Binet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 76 Binet families living in Channel Islands. This was about 56% of all the recorded Binet's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Binet families in 1891.
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What did your Binet ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Binet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Binet. 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 625 military records available for the last name Binet. For the veterans among your Binet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binet lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Binet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Binet in 1960 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binet 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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