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Binker Family History

Binker 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: Bicker, Kinker, Banker, Binder, Winker, Bunker, Binger, Binner

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Where is the Binker family from?

You can see how Binker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Binker families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Binker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Binker families in 1891.
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What did your Binker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binker. 25% of Binker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Binker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binker were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Binker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binker 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Binker. 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 389 military records available for the last name Binker. For the veterans among your Binker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binker lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Binker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Binker in 1952 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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