This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Blunton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Blunton Family History

Blunton 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: Blanton, Brunton, Blurton, Bunton, Linton, Lutton, Buxton, Luton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Blunton family from?

You can see how Blunton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blunton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blunton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Blunton family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blunton's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Blunton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blunton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Blunton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Blunton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blunton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Blunton

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Blunton. 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.

View all Blunton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Blunton. For the veterans among your Blunton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Blunton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Blunton family history

Discover More

What is the average Blunton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blunton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blunton

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Blunton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial