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Blanch Family History

Blanch Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French blanche ‘fair white’ feminine form of blanc.

Compare French Blanche.

Catalan and southern French: variant of Blanc.

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


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Where is the Blanch family from?

You can see how Blanch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blanch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 110 Blanch families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Blanch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blanch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanch 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 Blanch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blanch. 15% of Blanch men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Blanch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blanch were Farm Labourer and Retired.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Retired
    2%

What Blanch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Blanch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanch 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 Blanch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Blanch. For the veterans among your Blanch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanch lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Blanch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blanch in 1950 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanch 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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