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Blant Family History

Blant Surname Meaning

Altered pronunciation of Blunt. Compare John Blant 1610, William Blunt 1626 in IGI (Witherley, Leics).

Also, Robert Blount 1624, Elianor Blunt 1699, Ann Blant 1779 in IGI (Elford, Staffs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blant family from?

You can see how Blant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Blant families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Blant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blant 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 Blant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blant. 26% of Blant men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Blant women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blant were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blant 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Blant. 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 393 military records available for the last name Blant. For the veterans among your Blant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blant lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Blant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blant in 1988 was 69, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blant 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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