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Blanchet Family History

Blanchet Surname Meaning

French: from a diminutive of Blanc.English (of Norman origin): variant of Blanchett.Compare Blancett and Blansit.

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


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Where is the Blanchet family from?

You can see how Blanchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanchet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blanchet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Blanchet families living in Channel Islands. This was about 40% of all the recorded Blanchet's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Blanchet families in 1891.
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What did your Blanchet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blanchet. 17% of Blanchet men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Blanchet women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blanchet were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Blanchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanchet 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 Blanchet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blanchet. For the veterans among your Blanchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanchet lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Blanchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Blanchet in 1953 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanchet 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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