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Blanchon Family History

Blanchon 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: Blanton, Blanco, Blanch, Blancher, Blanche, Blandon, Blanshan, Lancon

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Where is the Blanchon family from?

You can see how Blanchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanchon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blanchon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Blanchon families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blanchon's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Blanchon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanchon 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 Blanchon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carter (estate) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blanchon. 50% of Blanchon men worked as a Carter (estate) and 100% of Blanchon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Carter (estate)
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blanchon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Blanchon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanchon 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Blanchon. 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 34 military records available for the last name Blanchon. For the veterans among your Blanchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanchon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Blanchon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Blanchon in 1966 was 83, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanchon 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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