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Binders Family History

Binders Name 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: Binder, Linders, Winders, Hinders, Winder, Kinder, Linder, Bines

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Where is the Binders family from?

You can see how Binders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Binders families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Binders families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Binders's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Binders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Binders. 50% of Binders men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Binders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binders 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Binders. 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 6 military records available for the last name Binders. For the veterans among your Binders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binders lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Binders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Binders in 1975 was 53, and 87 in 1993.

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