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Blynn Family History

Blynn 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: Lynn, Glynn, Flynn, Blinn, Blann, Lyon, Bryan, Linn, Bland, Bly

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Where is the Blynn family from?

You can see how Blynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blynn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Blynn families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Blynn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blynn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blynn 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 Blynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blynn. 25% of Blynn men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Tool Maker
    13%

What Blynn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blynn 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Blynn. 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 263 military records available for the last name Blynn. For the veterans among your Blynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blynn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Blynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Blynn in 1956 was 56, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blynn 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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