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Blanchfill Family History

Blanchfill 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: Blanchfield, Banfill, Barnhill, Blackwell, Blacknall, Blanch

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Where is the Blanchfill family from?

You can see how Blanchfill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanchfill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blanchfill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Blanchfill families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Blanchfill's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Blanchfill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanchfill 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 Blanchfill ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Blanchfill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanchfill 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Blanchfill. 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 29 military records available for the last name Blanchfill. For the veterans among your Blanchfill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanchfill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Blanchfill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Blanchfill in 1965 was 77, and 24 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blanchfill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanchfill 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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