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Bynes Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Bines . English (London): variant of Byne with post-medieval excrescent -s a habitational name from a lost settlement known as Byne in Sussex.

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


Similar surnames: Mynes, Bones, Baynes, Hynes, Byles, Boles, Bines, Rynes, Pynes

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Where is the Bynes family from?

You can see how Bynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bynes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Bynes families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bynes's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bynes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bynes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bynes. 42% of Bynes men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Bynes women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bynes were Chauffeur and Teacher. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bynes 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Bynes. 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 Bynes. For the veterans among your Bynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bynes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bynes in 1966 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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