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Blenden Family History

Blenden 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: Blender, Brenden, Blunden, Linden, Glendon, Branden, Bender, Bladen

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Where is the Blenden family from?

You can see how Blenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Blenden families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Blenden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blenden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenden 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 Blenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blenden. 100% of Blenden 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenden 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Blenden. 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 254 military records available for the last name Blenden. For the veterans among your Blenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Blenden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blenden in 1962 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenden 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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