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Binnie Family History

Binnie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Binney.

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


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Where is the Binnie family from?

You can see how Binnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binnie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Binnie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 30 Binnie families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Binnie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Binnie families in 1891.
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What did your Binnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Binnie. 34% of Binnie men worked as a Railway Clerk and 76% of Binnie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binnie were Lorry Driver and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • Iron Moulder Heavy Worker
    17%
  • Draughtsman
    17%
  • Lorry Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • School Teacher
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Binnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binnie 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Binnie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Binnie. For the veterans among your Binnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binnie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Binnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Binnie in 1960 was 53, and 93 in 2004.

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