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Blenkinsopp Family History

Blenkinsopp Surname Meaning

see Blenkinsop.

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


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Where is the Blenkinsopp family from?

You can see how Blenkinsopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenkinsopp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blenkinsopp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 120 Blenkinsopp families living in Durham. This was about 62% of all the recorded Blenkinsopp's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Blenkinsopp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenkinsopp 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 Blenkinsopp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blenkinsopp. 25% of Blenkinsopp men worked as a Plasterer and 81% of Blenkinsopp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blenkinsopp were Retired and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Bricklayer Labourer
    25%
  • Retired
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Blenkinsopp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blenkinsopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenkinsopp 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Blenkinsopp. 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 221 military records available for the last name Blenkinsopp. For the veterans among your Blenkinsopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenkinsopp lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Blenkinsopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Blenkinsopp in 1971 was 81, and 46 in 1976.

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