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Blane Family History

Blane Surname Meaning

Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of Blain.

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


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Where is the Blane family from?

You can see how Blane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 110 Blane families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Blane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blane families in 1891.
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What did your Blane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lock Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blane. 34% of Blane men worked as a Lock Manufacturer and 84% of Blane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blane were Private Means and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Lock Manufacturer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Private Means
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Blane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blane 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Blane. 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 Blane. For the veterans among your Blane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blane lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Blane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blane in 1959 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blane 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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