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Binkhorst Family History

Binkhorst 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: Windhorst, Bockhorst, Brunkhorst, Bronkhorst, Lindhorst, Eichhorst

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Where is the Binkhorst family from?

You can see how Binkhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binkhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Binkhorst families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Binkhorst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Binkhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binkhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binkhorst ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Binkhorst ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Binkhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binkhorst 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Binkhorst. 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 8 military records available for the last name Binkhorst. For the veterans among your Binkhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binkhorst lifespan?

Average Binkhorst life expectancy in 1980 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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