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Binkie Family History

Binkie 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: Binnie, Finkle, Bink, Birke, Benzie, Dinkin, Binkley, Bini, Wilkie

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Where is the Binkie family from?

You can see how Binkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binkie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1881. The most Binkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Binkie families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Binkie's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Binkie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binkie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Binkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binkie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Binkie. 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 21 military records available for the last name Binkie. For the veterans among your Binkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binkie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Binkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Binkie in 1964 was 70, and 74 in 1999.

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