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Origins of the Blenkharn surname

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About the Blenkharns

We have a total number of 195 records for people with the last name Blenkharn.

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Where do most Blenkharns live?

In 1921, most Blenkharns lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Blenkharns

How common is your surname?

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

We have 181 records for the Blenkharn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1898.

Who were Blenkharns most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Blenkharns.

What are the most common Blenkharn first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Mary
  • Jane

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Common jobs for Blenkharns

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

Common Female occupations for Blenkharns in 1921
Farmers Daughter

4

Domestic Servant

3

Domestic Servant General

2

Dressmaker

2

Farmers Daur

2

Common Male occupations for Blenkharns in 1921
Farmer

8

Farmers Son

7

Farm Labourer

2

Farmer's Son Working On The Farm

2

Ag L

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