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Bynun Family History

Bynun 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, Byun, Yun, Hyun, Brun, Braun, Bann, Lynn, Byron, Eynon

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Where is the Bynun family from?

You can see how Bynun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bynun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bynun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bynun family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bynun's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bynun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bynun 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 Bynun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bynun. 46% of Bynun men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Bynun women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bynun were Merchant and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Merchant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    14%

What Bynun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Bynun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bynun 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bynun. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bynun. For the veterans among your Bynun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bynun lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Bynun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bynun in 1973 was 76, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bynun 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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