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Blankenstein Family History

Blankenstein 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: Frankenstein, Brandenstein, Falkenstein, Laubenstein, Fleckenstein

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Where is the Blankenstein family from?

You can see how Blankenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blankenstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blankenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blankenstein family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blankenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blankenstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blankenstein 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 Blankenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blankenstein. 25% of Blankenstein men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Blankenstein women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Plasterer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Blankenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Blankenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blankenstein 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Blankenstein. 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 845 military records available for the last name Blankenstein. For the veterans among your Blankenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blankenstein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Blankenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blankenstein in 1957 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blankenstein 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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