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Blumanthal Family History

Blumanthal 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: Blumenthal, Lowenthal, Bernthal, Leventhal, Lamantia, Laubenthal

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Where is the Blumanthal family from?

You can see how Blumanthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blumanthal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blumanthal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Blumanthal families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blumanthal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blumanthal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blumanthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blumanthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blumanthal. 49% of Blumanthal men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Blumanthal women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blumanthal were Lawyer and Book Keeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    49%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Lawyer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Book Keeper
    34%

What Blumanthal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Blumanthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blumanthal 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Blumanthal. 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 43 military records available for the last name Blumanthal. For the veterans among your Blumanthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blumanthal lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Blumanthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Blumanthal in 1993 was 16, and 65 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blumanthal 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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