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Blenkison Family History

Blenkison 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: Benison, Bennison, Benson, Lewison, Denison, Pennison, Benenson

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Where is the Blenkison family from?

You can see how Blenkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenkison family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Blenkison families living in Durham. This was about 45% of all the recorded Blenkison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Blenkison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenkison 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 Blenkison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blenkison. 78% of Blenkison 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
    78%
  • Domestic Help
    23%

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Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Blenkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenkison 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Blenkison. 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 6 military records available for the last name Blenkison. For the veterans among your Blenkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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