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Blakinton Family History

Blakinton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Blanton, Blackiston, Linton, Brinton, Banton, Clinton, Elkington

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Where is the Blakinton family from?

You can see how Blakinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakinton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blakinton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Blakinton family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakinton's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Blakinton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Blakinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakinton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Blakinton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Blakinton. For the veterans among your Blakinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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