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Blenkharn Family History

Blenkharn Surname Meaning

from Blencarn (Cumb). The place-name is of Celtic origin from a word meaning ‘rocky summit’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blenkharn family from?

You can see how Blenkharn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenkharn family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Blenkharn families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Blenkharn family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blenkharn's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Blenkharn families in 1881.
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What did your Blenkharn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blenkharn. 100% of Blenkharn 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 201 census records available for the last name Blenkharn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenkharn 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Blenkharn. 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 38 military records available for the last name Blenkharn. For the veterans among your Blenkharn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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