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Blasing Family History

Blasing Surname Meaning

German (Bläsing): see Blaesing.

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


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Where is the Blasing family from?

You can see how Blasing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blasing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blasing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Blasing families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Blasing's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blasing families in 1911.
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What did your Blasing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blasing. 25% of Blasing men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Blasing women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blasing were Operator and Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Housework
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blasing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blasing 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Blasing. 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 693 military records available for the last name Blasing. For the veterans among your Blasing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blasing lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Blasing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blasing in 1948 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blasing 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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