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Binhammer Family History

Binhammer 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: Hammer, Brammer, Klinkhammer, Derhammer, Bonhomme, Burkhammer, Hamer

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Where is the Binhammer family from?

You can see how Binhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binhammer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Binhammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Binhammer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Binhammer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Binhammer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binhammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binhammer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Binhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binhammer 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Binhammer. 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 Binhammer. For the veterans among your Binhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binhammer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Binhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Binhammer in 1970 was 68, and 97 in 1999.

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