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Bingay Family History

Bingay 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: Bing, Binney, Bingham, Bina, Bingley, Binda, Bingen, Benway, Minga

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Where is the Bingay family from?

You can see how Bingay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bingay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bingay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bingay families living in Louisiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bingay's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bingay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bingay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bingay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bingay. 100% of Bingay men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Bingay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bingay 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Bingay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 400 military records available for the last name Bingay. For the veterans among your Bingay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bingay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Bingay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bingay in 1967 was 86, and 90 in 2000.

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