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Bynam Family History

Bynam 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: Lynam, Byam, Bynum, Byram, Nam, Bonar, Beam, Bream, Bolam, Bena

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Where is the Bynam family from?

You can see how Bynam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bynam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bynam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bynam families living in Warwickshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bynam's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bynam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bynam 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 Bynam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bynam. 100% of Bynam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bynam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bynam 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Bynam. 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 164 military records available for the last name Bynam. For the veterans among your Bynam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bynam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Bynam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bynam in 1962 was 62, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bynam 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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