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Blenheim Family History

Blenheim 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: Bernheim, Manheim, Blender, Blethen, Oppenheim, Borsheim, Nesheim

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Where is the Blenheim family from?

You can see how Blenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Blenheim families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Blenheim families living in Surrey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Blenheim's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Blenheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenheim 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Blenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenheim 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Blenheim. 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 261 military records available for the last name Blenheim. For the veterans among your Blenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenheim lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Blenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blenheim in 1979 was 69, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenheim 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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