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Blenner Family History

Blenner 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: Brenner, Benner, Blender, Blenker, Flenner, Berner, Jenner, Venner

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Where is the Blenner family from?

You can see how Blenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blenner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Blenner families living in Cornwall. This was about 29% of all the recorded Blenner's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Blenner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenner 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 Blenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blenner. 34% of Blenner men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Blenner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Blenner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenner 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Blenner. 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 198 military records available for the last name Blenner. For the veterans among your Blenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Blenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Blenner in 1963 was 56, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenner 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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