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Bindas Name Meaning

Polish and Slovak: probably from a short form of the personal name Benedykt Benedikt (see Benedict ) or a nickname from the Hungarian word of German origin bindas ‘axe’.

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


Similar surnames: Binda, Banas, Benda, Vidas, Bindel, Banda, Bina, Minhas, Minas

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Where is the Bindas family from?

You can see how Bindas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bindas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bindas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bindas families living in Ohio. This was about 16% of all the recorded Bindas's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Bindas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bindas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bindas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bindas. 42% of Bindas men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Bindas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bindas were Cooks Helper and Home. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Cooks Helper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Home
    20%
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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Bindas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bindas 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Bindas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 228 military records available for the last name Bindas. For the veterans among your Bindas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bindas lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bindas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bindas in 1951 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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