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Blunkett Family History

Blunkett 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: Plunkett, Burkett, Blackett, Luckett, Blansett, Plunket, Bluett

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Where is the Blunkett family from?

You can see how Blunkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blunkett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Blunkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Blunkett families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Blunkett's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Blunkett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blunkett 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 Blunkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blunkett. 100% of Blunkett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blunkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Blunkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blunkett 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Blunkett. 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 32 military records available for the last name Blunkett. For the veterans among your Blunkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blunkett lifespan?

Average Blunkett life expectancy in 1982 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blunkett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blunkett 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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