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Blanse Family History

Blanse 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: Banse, Blaise, Blase, Blane, Blanke, Blake, Lane, Lance, Bland, Lande

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Where is the Blanse family from?

You can see how Blanse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanse family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Blanse family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Blanse's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Blanse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Blanse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanse 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Blanse. 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 4 military records available for the last name Blanse. For the veterans among your Blanse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanse lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Blanse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blanse in 1993 was 41, and 60 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanse 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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