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Blunden Family History

Blunden Surname Meaning

English: probably a nickname for a flatterer from an unrecorded Middle English (Old French) blaundin blondin a diminutive of Old French bland ‘complimentary flattering’ and related to Old French blaundir.

Middle English blaunden ‘to flatter’ and Old French blaundeor are also connected to this term.

The evolution of the word reflects the nuances of flattery and compliment in language.

Flatterers often wield a certain charm, skillfully navigating social interactions.

This linguistic development highlights how language can shape perceptions of personality traits and social behavior.

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


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Where is the Blunden family from?

You can see how Blunden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blunden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blunden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 314 Blunden families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Blunden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blunden families in 1891.
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What did your Blunden 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 Blunden. 11% of Blunden men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Blunden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blunden were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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
    11%
  • Farmworker
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Blunden. For the veterans among your Blunden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blunden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Blunden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blunden in 1965 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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