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Blkburn Family History

Blkburn 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: Blackburn, Cliburn, Clyburn, Kilburn, Winburn, Cockburn, Alborn

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Where is the Blkburn family from?

You can see how Blkburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blkburn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Blkburn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blkburn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blkburn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Blkburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blkburn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Blkburn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blkburn. For the veterans among your Blkburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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