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Blenton Family History

Blenton Name 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: Benton, Lenton, Blanton, Brenton, Linton, Benson, Fenton, Denton

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Where is the Blenton family from?

You can see how Blenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Blenton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Blenton family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blenton's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Blenton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blenton. 39% of Blenton 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 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Timekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Blenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenton 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Blenton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 162 military records available for the last name Blenton. For the veterans among your Blenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Blenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blenton in 1971 was 62, and 52 in 1999.

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