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Blinman Family History

Blinman Surname Meaning

from Middle English blindman ‘blind man’.

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


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Where is the Blinman family from?

You can see how Blinman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blinman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blinman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Blinman families living in Somerset. This was about 73% of all the recorded Blinman's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Blinman families in 1891.
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What did your Blinman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blinman. 34% of Blinman men worked as an Incapacitated and 92% of Blinman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blinman were Coal Hewer and Upholstress.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Stone Mason
    34%
  • Coal Hewer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Upholstress
    9%

What Blinman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blinman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blinman 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Blinman. 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 98 military records available for the last name Blinman. For the veterans among your Blinman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blinman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Blinman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Blinman in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blinman 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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