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Blenkarn Family History

Blenkarn Surname Meaning

see Blenkharn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blenkarn family from?

You can see how Blenkarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenkarn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Blenkarn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Blenkarn families living in Westmorland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Blenkarn's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Blenkarn families in 1891.
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What did your Blenkarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blenkarn. 67% of Blenkarn men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 92% of Blenkarn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blenkarn were Farmer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Farmer
    9%

What Blenkarn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blenkarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenkarn 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Blenkarn. 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 93 military records available for the last name Blenkarn. For the veterans among your Blenkarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenkarn lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Blenkarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blenkarn in 1984 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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