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Blanc Name Meaning

French and Catalan: descriptive nickname for a man with white or fair hair or a pale complexion, from Old French, Catalan blanc ‘white’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from German blank ‘bright’, ‘shiny’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Blank, Blanck, Blanco, Blanch, Bianco, Bland, Blunt, Blind, Blatt

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Blanc Family Origin

Where is the Blanc family from?

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You can see how Blanc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanc family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blanc families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Blanc families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Blanc's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Blanc families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Blanc Family Occupations

What did your Blanc ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Blanc. 14% of Blanc men worked as a Cultivateur

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Accordeur
    5%
  • Blacksmith
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Blanc Historical Records

What Blanc family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Blanc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanc census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Blanc. 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 Card

There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Blanc. For the veterans among your Blanc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Blanc Life Expectancy

What is the average Blanc lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Blanc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Blanc in 1946 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blanc

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanc 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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