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Blen Family History

Blen 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: Ben, Bien, Glen, Bolen, Been, Olen, Len, Bley, Boen, Belen

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Where is the Blen family from?

You can see how Blen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Blen families living in Berkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Blen's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Blen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blen. 32% of Blen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Blen women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blen were Self and Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Floor Salesman
    13%
  • Self
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

What Blen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blen 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Blen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blen. For the veterans among your Blen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Blen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Blen in 1965 was 64, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blen 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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