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Blenkins Family History

Blenkins Surname Meaning

variant of Blenkin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Blenkins family from?

You can see how Blenkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blenkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Blenkins families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Blenkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blenkins families in 1891.
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What did your Blenkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blenkins. 100% of Blenkins 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%

What Blenkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Blenkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenkins 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Blenkins. 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 90 military records available for the last name Blenkins. For the veterans among your Blenkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenkins lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Blenkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Blenkins in 1988 was 74, and 73 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenkins 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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