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Blenkinson Family History

Blenkinson 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: Jenkinson, Benenson, Benison, Levinson, Hankinson, Tonkinson

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Where is the Blenkinson family from?

You can see how Blenkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenkinson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Blenkinson family living in Durham. This was about 25% of all the recorded Blenkinson's in United Kingdom. Durham and 3 other counties had the highest population of Blenkinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenkinson 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 Blenkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blenkinson. 60% of Blenkinson 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
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%

What Blenkinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Blenkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenkinson 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Blenkinson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Blenkinson. For the veterans among your Blenkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenkinson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenkinson

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