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Blenne Family History

Blenne 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: Benne, Bence, Senne, Brenner, Bene, Benner, Blender, Linne, Benn

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Where is the Blenne family from?

You can see how Blenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Blenne families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blenne's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Blenne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenne 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 Blenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and H Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blenne. 100% of Blenne men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blenne women worked as a H Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H Work
    100%

What Blenne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Blenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenne 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Blenne. 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 5 military records available for the last name Blenne. For the veterans among your Blenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenne lifespan?

Average Blenne life expectancy in 1992 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenne 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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