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Binks Name Meaning

English: variant of Bink; this is much the commoner form of the surname in the British Isles.

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


Similar surnames: Bink, Pinks, Banks, Inks, Birks, Bins, Winks, Jinks, Bunts, Wink

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Binks Family Origin

Where is the Binks family from?

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You can see how Binks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binks families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 36 Binks families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Binks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Binks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Binks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Binks Family Occupations

What did your Binks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Binks. 46% of Binks men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Labourer
    37%
  • Tailor
    19%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Nurse
    100%

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

Binks Historical Records

What Binks family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Binks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binks 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 23,000 immigration records available for the last name Binks. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Binks. For the veterans among your Binks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Binks Life Expectancy

What is the average Binks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Binks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Binks in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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