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Blinkhorn Family History

Blinkhorn Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Blencarn in Cumbria named with the Old Welsh elements blain ‘summit’ + carn ‘rock or cairn’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blinkhorn family from?

You can see how Blinkhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blinkhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Blinkhorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 318 Blinkhorn families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Blinkhorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blinkhorn families in 1891.
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What did your Blinkhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blinkhorn. 34% of Blinkhorn men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Blinkhorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blinkhorn were Insurance Agent and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Hosiery Manufacturer
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Insurance Agent
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Blinkhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blinkhorn 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Blinkhorn. 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 653 military records available for the last name Blinkhorn. For the veterans among your Blinkhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blinkhorn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Blinkhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Blinkhorn in 1958 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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