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Bynon Family History

Bynon Surname Meaning

Welsh (southern): variant of Beynon (see Bennion).

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


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Where is the Bynon family from?

You can see how Bynon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bynon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bynon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Bynon families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bynon's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Bynon families in 1911.
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What did your Bynon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Boat Builder and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bynon. 100% of Bynon men worked as a Boat Builder and 100% of Bynon women worked as a 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 1921

  • Boat Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bynon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bynon 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Bynon. 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 438 military records available for the last name Bynon. For the veterans among your Bynon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bynon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Bynon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bynon in 1956 was 51, and 79 in 2003.

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