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Binfield Family History

Binfield Surname Meaning

see Benfield.

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


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Where is the Binfield family from?

You can see how Binfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Binfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Binfield families living in Surrey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Binfield's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Binfield families in 1891.
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What did your Binfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Binfield. 30% of Binfield men worked as a Bricklayer and 93% of Binfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binfield were Carpenter joiner and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    30%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Gas Fitter
    10%
  • Carpenter joiner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Binfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binfield 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Binfield. 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 620 military records available for the last name Binfield. For the veterans among your Binfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binfield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Binfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Binfield in 1967 was 67, and 51 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binfield 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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