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Blin Family History

Blin Name Meaning

of uncertain origin. It is suggested in Morlet Dictionnaire that this is an alternative form of the French surname Blain perhaps a locative name from Blain (Loire Atlantique).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Bain, Lin, Blain, Bein, Brin, Belin, Olin, Blind, Bolin, Balin

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Where is the Blin family from?

You can see how Blin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Blin families living in Vermont. This was about 47% of all the recorded Blin's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Blin families in 1840.
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What did your Blin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blin. 26% of Blin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Blin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blin were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blin 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 998 immigration records available for the last name Blin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blin. For the veterans among your Blin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blin in 1964 was 70, and 93 in 2004.

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