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Blenham Family History

Blenham 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: Benham, Burnham, Bloxham, Branham, Bonham, Bentham, Denham, Beetham

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Where is the Blenham family from?

You can see how Blenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Blenham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blenham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blenham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenham 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 206 census records available for the last name Blenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenham 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Blenham. 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 13 military records available for the last name Blenham. For the veterans among your Blenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenham

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