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Blanner Family History

Blanner 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: Banner, Branner, Lander, Tanner, Bolander, Lanier, Langner, Bradner

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Where is the Blanner family from?

You can see how Blanner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blanner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Blanner families living in Somerset. This was about 55% of all the recorded Blanner's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Blanner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanner 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 Blanner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blanner. 23% of Blanner men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Blanner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blanner were Executive and 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Executive
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Blanner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blanner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanner 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Blanner. 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 139 military records available for the last name Blanner. For the veterans among your Blanner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Blanner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blanner in 1960 was 56, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanner 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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