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Binks Name Meaning

English: variant of Bink ; this is much the commoner form of the surname in the British Isles.

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


Similar surnames: Bink, Pinks, Banks, Inks, Birks, Bins, Winks, Jinks, Bunts, Wink

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Where is the Binks family from?

You can see how Binks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Binks family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Binks's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Binks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Binks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binks. 21% of Binks men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Binks women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binks were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • New Worker
    43%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Binks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binks 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 23,000 immigration records available for the last name Binks. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Binks. For the veterans among your Binks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Binks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Binks in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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