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Blend Family History

Blend Surname Meaning

Possibly English: variant of Bland. German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Blend family from?

You can see how Blend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blend family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blend families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Blend family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blend's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Blend families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blend 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 Blend ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blend. 17% of Blend men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Blend women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blend were Baker 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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blend 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Blend. 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 941 military records available for the last name Blend. For the veterans among your Blend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blend lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Blend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blend in 1953 was 30, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blend 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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