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Blinks Family History

Blinks 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: Binks, Blink, Brinks, Blanks, Links, Blick, Klink, Banks, Bliss, Lins

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Where is the Blinks family from?

You can see how Blinks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blinks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blinks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Blinks families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Blinks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blinks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blinks 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 Blinks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blinks. 50% of Blinks men worked as a Master Butcher and 100% of Blinks 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Butcher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blinks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blinks 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Blinks. 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 186 military records available for the last name Blinks. For the veterans among your Blinks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blinks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Blinks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blinks in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blinks 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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