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Binell Family History

Binell 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: Bignell, Pinell, Bell, Bill, Knell, Bissell, Lindell, Wivell, Bines

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Where is the Binell family from?

You can see how Binell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Binell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Binell families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Binell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Binell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Binell. 67% of Binell men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Binell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binell 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Binell. 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 34 military records available for the last name Binell. For the veterans among your Binell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Binell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Binell in 1962 was 64, and 80 in 2002.

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