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Bynums Family History

Bynums 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: Bynum, Bonus, Byus, Byous, Bynes, Lynum, Byrum, Baum, Banks, Buss

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Where is the Bynums family from?

You can see how Bynums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bynums family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bynums families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bynums families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bynums's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bynums families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Bynums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bynums 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bynums. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bynums. For the veterans among your Bynums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bynums lifespan?

Average Bynums life expectancy in 1992 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bynums 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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