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Blancas Family History

Blancas Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place in Teruel province named Blancas or a topographic name derived from blanco ‘white’.

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


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Where is the Blancas family from?

You can see how Blancas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blancas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Blancas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Blancas families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Blancas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Blancas families in 1911.
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What did your Blancas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blancas. 60% of Blancas 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blancas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blancas 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Blancas. 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 110 military records available for the last name Blancas. For the veterans among your Blancas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blancas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Blancas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blancas in 1966 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blancas 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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