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Blancett Family History

Blancett Surname Meaning

Altered form of English (of Norman origin) Blanchet 2 or Blanchett 2 or perhaps of French Blanchet.

In the latter case it reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Blancett family from?

You can see how Blancett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blancett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blancett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Blancett families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blancett's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Blancett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blancett 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 Blancett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blancett. 26% of Blancett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Blancett women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blancett were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Student Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Blancett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blancett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blancett 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Blancett. 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 650 military records available for the last name Blancett. For the veterans among your Blancett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blancett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Blancett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Blancett in 1953 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blancett 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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