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Binnis Family History

Binnis 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: Binns, Bennis, Minnis, Binnie, Innis, Dennis, Annis, Binney, Bines

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Where is the Binnis family from?

You can see how Binnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Binnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Binnis families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Binnis's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Binnis families in 1880.
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What did your Binnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binnis. 60% of Binnis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Binnis women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binnis were Laborer and Laundress. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Binnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binnis 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Binnis. 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 34 military records available for the last name Binnis. For the veterans among your Binnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binnis lifespan?

Average Binnis life expectancy in 1977 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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