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Binstead Family History

Binstead Surname Meaning

see Benstead.

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


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Where is the Binstead family from?

You can see how Binstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Binstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Binstead families living in Sussex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Binstead's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Binstead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binstead 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 Binstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Binstead. 28% of Binstead men worked as a Postman and 88% of Binstead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binstead were General Labourer Brickworths and Housewife.

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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

  • Postman
    28%
  • Gardener
    19%
  • Evectors Labourer He Worker
    19%
  • General Labourer Brickworths
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • House Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Binstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binstead 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Binstead. 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 495 military records available for the last name Binstead. For the veterans among your Binstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binstead lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Binstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Binstead in 1964 was 65, and 80 in 2000.

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