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Blechynden Family History

Blechynden 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: Blechinger, Blender, Blethen, Lechner, Brenden, Brecheisen, Leyden

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Where is the Blechynden family from?

You can see how Blechynden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blechynden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blechynden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Blechynden families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blechynden's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Blechynden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blechynden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blechynden 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Blechynden. 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 25 military records available for the last name Blechynden. For the veterans among your Blechynden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blechynden lifespan?

Average Blechynden life expectancy in 1998 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blechynden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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