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Blach Family History

Blach Surname Meaning

German: probably a descriptive nickname from Middle High German blach ‘flat’ for someone's appearance (in relation to the face) or topographic place of dwelling.

Polish (Błach): from a short form of the personal name Błażej from Latin Blasius (compare Blaz).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blach family from?

You can see how Blach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 45 Blach families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Blach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blach families in 1891.
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What did your Blach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blach. 60% of Blach men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Blach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blach were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Bricklayer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Blach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blach 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blach. 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 724 military records available for the last name Blach. For the veterans among your Blach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Blach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blach in 1964 was 53, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blach 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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