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Early Origins of the Blenheim family

The surname Blenheim was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Blenheim family

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Blenheim Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Beinhheim, Beinheim, Beinhheime, Beinhheimme, Beinhheimon, Beinhheims, Beynem, Benshem, Blenhiem and many more.

Early Notables of the Blenheim family

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United States Blenheim migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Blenheim Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Francis Blenheim, who arrived in America in 1741
  • Francis Blenheim, who arrived in Maryland in 1741

Canada Blenheim migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Blenheim Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Saml. Blenheim, who settled in Ontario in 1871
  • Samuel Blenheim, who was on record in the census of Ontario of 1871


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