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Blumenthal Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and Swedish: ornamental name composed of German Blumen ‘flowers’ + Thal (now spelled Tal) ‘valley’. German: habitational name from a place so named in Austria.

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


Similar surnames: Lowenthal, Leventhal, Bernthal, Lilienthal, Schoenthal, Felsenthal

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Where is the Blumenthal family from?

You can see how Blumenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blumenthal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blumenthal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Blumenthal families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Blumenthal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Blumenthal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blumenthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blumenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Agent was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blumenthal. 100% of Blumenthal men worked as an Agent. .

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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 1921

  • Agent
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Blumenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blumenthal 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Blumenthal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Blumenthal. For the veterans among your Blumenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blumenthal lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Blumenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blumenthal in 1947 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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