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Binninger Family History

Binninger 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: Benninger, Wenninger, Infinger, Henninger, Kinsinger, Penninger

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Where is the Binninger family from?

You can see how Binninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Binninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Binninger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Binninger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Binninger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binninger 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 Binninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binninger. 22% of Binninger men worked as a New Worker and 60% of Binninger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binninger were Salesman and Nurse.

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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

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Meat Cutter
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Binninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binninger 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Binninger. 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 429 military records available for the last name Binninger. For the veterans among your Binninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binninger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Binninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Binninger in 1958 was 50, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Binninger 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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