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Binet Family History

Binet Surname Meaning

French: short form of Robinet. Compare Binette Bennett 3 and Bennette

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


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Where is the Binet family from?

You can see how Binet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Binet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Binet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Binet family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Binet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Binet families in 1840.
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What did your Binet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Binet. 100% of Binet men worked as a Manager and 100% of Binet 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 1940

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Binet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Binet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Binet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 625 military records available for the last name Binet. For the veterans among your Binet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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