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Binmore Family History

Binmore Surname Meaning

from Binnamore in South Brent (Devon). The place-name may be from the Old English male given name Bynna + mōr ‘moor’

or from binnan mōr ‘within the moor’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Binmore family from?

You can see how Binmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Binmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Binmore families living in Devon. This was about 82% of all the recorded Binmore's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Binmore families in 1891.
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What did your Binmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Binmore. 43% of Binmore men worked as a Carpenter and 95% of Binmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binmore were Painter decorator and Household Duties.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    29%
  • Painter decorator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 242 immigration records available for the last name Binmore. 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 537 military records available for the last name Binmore. For the veterans among your Binmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binmore lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Binmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Binmore in 1973 was 76, and 65 in 2002.

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