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Bynell Family History

Bynell 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: Bell, Knell, Yell, Brunell, Bodell, Bonwell, Nell, Bunnell, Rydell

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Where is the Bynell family from?

You can see how Bynell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bynell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bynell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bynell families living in Warwickshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bynell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bynell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Bynell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bynell 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bynell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bynell. For the veterans among your Bynell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bynell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Bynell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bynell in 1963 was 84, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bynell 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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