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Binkey Family History

Binkey 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: Binney, Binkley, Birkey, Sinkey, Bankey, Tinkey, Winkel, Bicker

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Where is the Binkey family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binkey. 31% of Binkey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Binkey women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Binkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Binkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binkey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Binkey. 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 91 military records available for the last name Binkey. For the veterans among your Binkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binkey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Binkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Binkey in 1962 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binkey 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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