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Binnett Family History

Binnett 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: Bennett, Kinnett, Sinnett, Bisnett, Winnett, Bonnett, Bonnet, Binney

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Where is the Binnett family from?

You can see how Binnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binnett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Binnett families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Binnett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Binnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Binnett. 100% of Binnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Binnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binnett 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Binnett. 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 126 military records available for the last name Binnett. For the veterans among your Binnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binnett lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Binnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Binnett in 1977 was 80, and 82 in 1981.

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