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Blenes Family History

Blenes 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: Benes, Brenes, Blees, Barnes, Lees, Bene, Blades, Baines, Bines

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Where is the Blenes family from?

You can see how Blenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blenes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Blenes family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blenes's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Blenes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenes 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 Blenes ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Brickyard Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blenes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Blenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenes 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Blenes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Blenes. For the veterans among your Blenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenes lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1985, in the United States, Blenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Blenes in 1979 was 73, and 75 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenes 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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