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Blenkin Family History

Blenkin Surname Meaning

Shortened form of Blenkinsop. Both forms of the surname appear in Tynemouth and Haltwhistle (Northumb).

Bromfield (Cumb) and Wensley (NR Yorks) are also noted locations for the surname.

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


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Where is the Blenkin family from?

You can see how Blenkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Blenkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 187 Blenkin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Blenkin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blenkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenkin 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 Blenkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blenkin. 38% of Blenkin men worked as a Farm Labourer and 77% of Blenkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blenkin were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    38%
  • Horseman On Farm
    38%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

What Blenkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blenkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenkin 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Blenkin. 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 245 military records available for the last name Blenkin. For the veterans among your Blenkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenkin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Blenkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Blenkin in 1960 was 81, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenkin 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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