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Blinn Name Meaning

German: variant of Blind .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Blind, Linn, Bina, Brinn, Bline, Bring, Blank, Flinn, Linen, Lien

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Where is the Blinn family from?

You can see how Blinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blinn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 37 Blinn families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Blinn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blinn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blinn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blinn. 19% of Blinn men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Blinn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blinn were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Blinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blinn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Blinn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Blinn. For the veterans among your Blinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blinn lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Blinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blinn in 1948 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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