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Binstok Family History

Binstok 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: Binstock, Winston, Benston, Bienstock, Linton, Bishop, Hinton

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Where is the Binstok family from?

You can see how Binstok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binstok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Binstok family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Binstok's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Binstok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binstok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binstok ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Binstok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binstok 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Binstok. 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 11 military records available for the last name Binstok. For the veterans among your Binstok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binstok lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Binstok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Binstok in 1973 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

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