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Binkert Family History

Binkert 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: Pinkert, Benkert, Bickert, Bankert, Binkerd, Bicker, Kinker, Banker

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Where is the Binkert family from?

You can see how Binkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binkert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Binkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Binkert families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Binkert's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Binkert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binkert 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 Binkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binkert. 40% of Binkert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Binkert women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Binkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Binkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binkert 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Binkert. 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 186 military records available for the last name Binkert. For the veterans among your Binkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binkert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Binkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Binkert in 1965 was 79, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binkert 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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