Binette Family History

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Binette Name Meaning

Altered spelling of French Binet, a short form of Robinet, a pet form of Robert. The spelling reflects the French Canadian custom of pronouncing the final -t, which would be silent in metropolitan French.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Pinette, Bissette, Robinette, Minette, Brunette, Bonnette, Pichette

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Binette Family Origin

Where is the Binette family from?

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You can see how Binette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Binette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 565 Binette families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Binette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Binette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Binette Family Occupations

What did your Binette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Binette. 27% of Binette men worked as a Cultivateur and 10% of Binette women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Binette were Rentier and Opratrice

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    4%
  • Rentier
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Cultivateur
    10%
  • Couturire
    8%
  • Modeleur
    5%
  • Opratrice
    5%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Binette Historical Records

What Binette family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Binette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binette census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 585 immigration records available for the last name Binette. 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 Card

There are 677 military records available for the last name Binette. For the veterans among your Binette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Binette Life Expectancy

What is the average Binette lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Binette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Binette in 1956 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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