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Blenkhorne Family History

Blenkhorne 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: Blinkhorn, Langhorne, Henthorne, Blackmore, Blenker, Beshore

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Where is the Blenkhorne family from?

You can see how Blenkhorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenkhorne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blenkhorne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Blenkhorne families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Blenkhorne's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blenkhorne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenkhorne 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 Blenkhorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blenkhorne. 100% of Blenkhorne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blenkhorne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Blenkhorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenkhorne 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Blenkhorne. 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 5 military records available for the last name Blenkhorne. For the veterans among your Blenkhorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenkhorne lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Blenkhorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Blenkhorne in 1972 was 66, and 71 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenkhorne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenkhorne 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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