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Origins of the Blencowe surname

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Where do most Blencowes live?

In 1921, most Blencowes lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Blencowes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,430 records for the Blencowe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Blencowes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Blencowe first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Blencowes

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

Common Female occupations for Blencowes in 1921
Lace Maker

31

General Servant Domestic

16

Living On Own Means

15

Dressmaker

12

Laundress

11

Common Male occupations for Blencowes in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

59

Farm Labourer

20

Agricultural Laborer

17

General Labourer

16

Tailor

16

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