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Binnell Family History

Binnell Surname Meaning

probably from Binnal in Astley Abbots (Shrops). The place-name is from Old English bune ‘reed’ or ‘pitcher ’+ welle ‘stream’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Binnell family from?

You can see how Binnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Binnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Binnell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Binnell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Binnell families in 1891.
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What did your Binnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Poultry Business and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binnell. 50% of Binnell men worked as a Poultry Business and 100% of Binnell women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Poultry Business
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Binnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Binnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binnell 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Binnell. 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 64 military records available for the last name Binnell. For the veterans among your Binnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binnell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Binnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Binnell in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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