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Origins of the Blanking surname

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About the Blankings

We have a total number of 279 records for people with the last name Blanking.

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Where do most Blankings live?

In 1921, most Blankings lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Blankings

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 274 records for the Blanking surname. The oldest one dates back to 1921.

Who were Blankings most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Blankings.

What are the most common Blanking first names?

  • Charles
  • Henry
  • Elizabeth
  • Ann

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Common jobs for Blankings

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Blankings in 1921
Laundress

4

Cigar Maker

3

Domestic Servant

2

General Servant

2

Paper Sorter

2

Common Male occupations for Blankings in 1921
Carman

11

Agricultural Labourer

5

Coal Miner

2

French Polisher

2

Printer

2

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