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Blemings Family History

Blemings 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: Flemings, Levings, Fleming, Blevins, Flemmings, Leming, Flemming

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Where is the Blemings family from?

You can see how Blemings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blemings family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blemings families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Blemings families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blemings's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Blemings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blemings 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 Blemings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blemings. 100% of Blemings men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Blemings 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blemings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Blemings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blemings 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Blemings. 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 39 military records available for the last name Blemings. For the veterans among your Blemings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blemings lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Blemings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Blemings in 1959 was 55, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blemings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blemings 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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