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Binke Family History

Binke 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: Bink, Birke, Minke, Binks, Benke, Winke, Rinke, Hinke, Linke, Beinke

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Where is the Binke family from?

You can see how Binke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Binke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Binke families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Binke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Binke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Binke. 37% of Binke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Binke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binke 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Binke. 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 135 military records available for the last name Binke. For the veterans among your Binke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binke lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Binke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Binke in 1981 was 56, and 84 in 2003.

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