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Blansett Family History

Blansett Surname Meaning

Variant of Blancett a surname of English or French origin.

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


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Where is the Blansett family from?

You can see how Blansett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blansett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blansett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Blansett families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Blansett's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Blansett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blansett 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 Blansett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blansett. 27% of Blansett men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Blansett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blansett were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • O
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%

What Blansett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blansett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blansett 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Blansett. 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 659 military records available for the last name Blansett. For the veterans among your Blansett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blansett lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Blansett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Blansett in 1941 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blansett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blansett 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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