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Binyon Family History

Binyon Surname Meaning

see Beynon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Binyon family from?

You can see how Binyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Binyon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Binyon families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Binyon's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Binyon families in 1911.
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What did your Binyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binyon. 46% of Binyon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Binyon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binyon were Civil Engineer and 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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Civil Engineer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Binyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binyon 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Binyon. 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 494 military records available for the last name Binyon. For the veterans among your Binyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Binyon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Binyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Binyon in 1959 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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