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Blankenburg Family History

Blankenburg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so called in Brandenburg the Harz Mountains and Thuringia. Compare Blankenberg.

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


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Where is the Blankenburg family from?

You can see how Blankenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blankenburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blankenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Blankenburg families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blankenburg's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Blankenburg families in 1891.
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What did your Blankenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blankenburg. 17% of Blankenburg men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Blankenburg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blankenburg were Truck Driver and Proprietor.

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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
    15%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk Typist
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

What Blankenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blankenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blankenburg 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 Blankenburg. 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 Blankenburg. For the veterans among your Blankenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blankenburg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Blankenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blankenburg in 1955 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blankenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blankenburg 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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