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Blanchet Family History

Blanchet Name Meaning

French: from a diminutive of Blanc . English (of Norman origin): variant of Blanchett . Compare Blancett and Blansit .

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


Similar surnames: Blanche, Blanchett, Blanch, Blanchette, Blancher, Banet, Blanc

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Where is the Blanchet family from?

You can see how Blanchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanchet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blanchet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,153 Blanchet families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Blanchet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Blanchet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanchet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blanchet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Blanchet. 38% of Blanchet men worked as a Cultivateur and 18% of Blanchet women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blanchet were Fils De Cultivateur and Institutrice. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    18%
  • Servante
    11%
  • Couturire
    11%
  • Institutrice
    11%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Blanchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanchet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blanchet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blanchet. For the veterans among your Blanchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanchet lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Blanchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Blanchet in 1953 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

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