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Blankenbaker Family History

Blankenbaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Blankenbühler (see Blankenbiller). Compare Blankenbeckler.

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


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Where is the Blankenbaker family from?

You can see how Blankenbaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blankenbaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Blankenbaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Blankenbaker families living in Indiana. This was about 46% of all the recorded Blankenbaker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Blankenbaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blankenbaker 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 Blankenbaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blankenbaker. 44% of Blankenbaker men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Blankenbaker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blankenbaker were Farm 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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • House Keeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Blankenbaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blankenbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blankenbaker 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Blankenbaker. 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 871 military records available for the last name Blankenbaker. For the veterans among your Blankenbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blankenbaker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Blankenbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Blankenbaker in 1946 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blankenbaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blankenbaker 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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