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Blenk Family History

Blenk 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: Bleak, Blank, Klenk, Bleck, Blend, Blunk, Blink, Lenk, Beck, Black

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Where is the Blenk family from?

You can see how Blenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blenk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Blenk families living in Northumberland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Blenk's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Blenk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenk 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 Blenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blenk. 28% of Blenk men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Floor Scrapper
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Blenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenk 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Blenk. 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 925 military records available for the last name Blenk. For the veterans among your Blenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenk lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Blenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blenk in 1959 was 43, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenk 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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