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Blenkhorn Family History

Blenkhorn Name Meaning

see Blenkharn .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Blinkhorn, Blenker, Berghorn, Blankenhorn, Gleghorn, Cleghorn

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Where is the Blenkhorn family from?

You can see how Blenkhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenkhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blenkhorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 108 Blenkhorn families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Blenkhorn's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Blenkhorn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenkhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blenkhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blenkhorn. 49% of Blenkhorn 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Labourer
    33%
  • Tailor
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blenkhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenkhorn 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Blenkhorn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 319 military records available for the last name Blenkhorn. For the veterans among your Blenkhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenkhorn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Blenkhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Blenkhorn in 1959 was 58, and 59 in 2004.

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