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Blenman Family History

Blenman Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Blinman from Middle English blindman ‘blind man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blenman family from?

You can see how Blenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blenman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Blenman families living in Somerset. This was about 32% of all the recorded Blenman's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Blenman families in 1891.
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What did your Blenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blenman. 100% of Blenman 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 Blenman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenman 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Blenman. 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 199 military records available for the last name Blenman. For the veterans among your Blenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Blenman in 1964 was 78, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenman 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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