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Binnie Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Binney .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Birnie, Finnie, Kinnie, Winnie, Kinzie, Bonnie, Minnie, Rennie

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Where is the Binnie family from?

You can see how Binnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binnie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Binnie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 35 Binnie families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Binnie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Binnie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binnie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binnie. 25% of Binnie men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Binnie women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binnie were Engineer and Seamstress. .

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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
    25%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Engineer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Binnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binnie 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Binnie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Binnie. For the veterans among your Binnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binnie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Binnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Binnie in 1960 was 53, and 93 in 2004.

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