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Blanca Family History

Blanca Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the feminine form of Blanco ‘white’.

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


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Where is the Blanca family from?

You can see how Blanca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blanca families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Blanca families living in New Mexico. This was about 64% of all the recorded Blanca's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Blanca families in 1880.
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What did your Blanca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blanca. 40% of Blanca men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • But Laborer
    14%

What Blanca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blanca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanca 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blanca. 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 93 military records available for the last name Blanca. For the veterans among your Blanca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanca lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Blanca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Blanca in 1973 was 57, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blanca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanca 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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