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Binkard Family History

Binkard 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: Bankard, Pinkard, Binkerd, Pickard, Bongard, Linard, Tankard, Pinard

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Where is the Binkard family from?

You can see how Binkard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binkard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Binkard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Binkard families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Binkard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Binkard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binkard 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 Binkard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Binkard. 67% of Binkard men worked as a 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
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Binkard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Binkard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binkard 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Binkard. 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 41 military records available for the last name Binkard. For the veterans among your Binkard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binkard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Binkard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Binkard in 1963 was 60, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Binkard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binkard 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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