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Blumenshein Family History

Blumenshein 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: Blumenschein, Blumenstein, Blumenshine, Blumstein, Bluestein

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Where is the Blumenshein family from?

You can see how Blumenshein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blumenshein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Blumenshein families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Blumenshein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Blumenshein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blumenshein 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 Blumenshein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blumenshein. 34% of Blumenshein men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Fruit Seller
    34%

What Blumenshein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Blumenshein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blumenshein 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Blumenshein. 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 25 military records available for the last name Blumenshein. For the veterans among your Blumenshein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blumenshein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Blumenshein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Blumenshein in 1969 was 71, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blumenshein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blumenshein 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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