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Blenkhorn Family History

Blenkhorn Surname Meaning

see Blenkharn.

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


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Where is the Blenkhorn family from?

You can see how Blenkhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenkhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blenkhorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 93 Blenkhorn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Blenkhorn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blenkhorn families in 1891.
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What did your Blenkhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blenkhorn. 67% of Blenkhorn men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Blenkhorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blenkhorn were Retired and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Blenkhorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blenkhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenkhorn 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Blenkhorn. 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 319 military records available for the last name Blenkhorn. For the veterans among your Blenkhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenkhorn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Blenkhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Blenkhorn in 1959 was 58, and 59 in 2004.

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