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Blencow Family History

Blencow 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: Blanco, Blincoe, Benbow, Benson, Bence, Glendon, Bench, Bianco

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Where is the Blencow family from?

You can see how Blencow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blencow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Blencow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Blencow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Blencow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blencow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Blencow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blencow 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Blencow. 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 17 military records available for the last name Blencow. For the veterans among your Blencow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blencow

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