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Blander Family History

Blander Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lander, Bolander, Brander, Blender, Glander, Oblander, Olander

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Where is the Blander family from?

You can see how Blander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Blander families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Blander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blander 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 Blander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blander. 19% of Blander men worked as a Proprietor and 24% of Blander women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blander were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

What Blander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blander 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Blander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 239 military records available for the last name Blander. For the veterans among your Blander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Blander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Blander in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blander 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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