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Binkes Family History

Binkes 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: Bines, Binks, Birkes, Bankes, Winkel, Bicker, Banks, Hines, Kinker

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Where is the Binkes family from?

You can see how Binkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Binkes families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Binkes families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Binkes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Binkes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Binkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binkes 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Binkes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Binkes. For the veterans among your Binkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binkes 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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