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Blankenberg Family History

Blankenberg Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: habitational name from any of numerous places so named in Germany and the Netherlands. Compare Blankenburg.

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


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Where is the Blankenberg family from?

You can see how Blankenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blankenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blankenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Blankenberg families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Blankenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blankenberg families in 1880.
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What did your Blankenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blankenberg. 33% of Blankenberg men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Blankenberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blankenberg were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blankenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blankenberg 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Blankenberg. 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 287 military records available for the last name Blankenberg. For the veterans among your Blankenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blankenberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Blankenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Blankenberg in 1956 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blankenberg 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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