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Blanan Family History

Blanan 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: Blann, Branan, Balaban, Balan, Bland, Laban, Bann, Blain, Bazan

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Where is the Blanan family from?

You can see how Blanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blanan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Blanan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Blanan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Blanan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanan 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 Blanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blanan. 100% of Blanan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Blanan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Blanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Blanan. 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 61 military records available for the last name Blanan. For the veterans among your Blanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Blanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Blanan in 1965 was 77, and 67 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanan 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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