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Blenis Family History

Blenis 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: Benis, Lewis, Alexis, Levis, Banis, Alanis, Benes, Brenes, Enis

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Where is the Blenis family from?

You can see how Blenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blenis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Blenis families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blenis's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Blenis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenis 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 Blenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blenis. 32% of Blenis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Usher
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

What Blenis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenis 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Blenis. 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 274 military records available for the last name Blenis. For the veterans among your Blenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Blenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Blenis in 1960 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenis 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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