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Binley Family History

Binley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Binley in Warwickshire or any of several similarly named places elsewhere in England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Binley family from?

You can see how Binley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Binley families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Binley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Binley families in 1891.
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What did your Binley 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 Binley. 20% of Binley men worked as a Bricklayer and 80% of Binley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binley were Brewers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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
    20%
  • Master Baker
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Brewers Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Binley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binley 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Binley. 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 319 military records available for the last name Binley. For the veterans among your Binley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Binley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Binley in 1962 was 78, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binley 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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