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Blanken Family History

Blanken Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Blank.

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


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Where is the Blanken family from?

You can see how Blanken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blanken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Blanken family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Blanken's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blanken families in 1911.
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What did your Blanken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blanken. 19% of Blanken men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Blanken women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blanken were Proprietor and House Work.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Blanken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blanken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanken 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 864 immigration records available for the last name Blanken. 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 Blanken. For the veterans among your Blanken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanken lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Blanken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Blanken in 1952 was 23, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blanken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanken 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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