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Blantan Family History

Blantan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Blanton, Banton, Branton, Langan, Clanton, Banta, Blancas, Blandon

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Where is the Blantan family from?

You can see how Blantan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blantan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Blantan families living in Alabama. This was about 43% of all the recorded Blantan's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Blantan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blantan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blantan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blantan. 56% of Blantan men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

What Blantan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Blantan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blantan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Blantan. 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 30 military records available for the last name Blantan. For the veterans among your Blantan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blantan lifespan?

Average Blantan life expectancy in 1987 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blantan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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