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Blanshan Family History

Blanshan Surname Meaning

Altered form of northern French Blanjean a compound of Blanc and Jean or of mainly northern French Blanchant a derivative of Blanc.

The surnames Blanjean and Blanchant are (very) rare in France.

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


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Where is the Blanshan family from?

You can see how Blanshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanshan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blanshan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Blanshan families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Blanshan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blanshan families in 1911.
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What did your Blanshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blanshan. 40% of Blanshan 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Blanshan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blanshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanshan 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 Blanshan. 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 235 military records available for the last name Blanshan. For the veterans among your Blanshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanshan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Blanshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Blanshan in 1965 was 81, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanshan 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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