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Blankenheim Family History

Blankenheim Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Blankenheim for example near Fulda in Hesse and in Thuringia.

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


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Where is the Blankenheim family from?

You can see how Blankenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blankenheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blankenheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Blankenheim families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Blankenheim's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Blankenheim families in 1880.
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What did your Blankenheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blankenheim. 23% of Blankenheim men worked as a Truck Driver and 58% of Blankenheim women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blankenheim were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Bookkeeper
    43%

What Blankenheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Blankenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blankenheim 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Blankenheim. 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 570 military records available for the last name Blankenheim. For the veterans among your Blankenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blankenheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blankenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blankenheim in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blankenheim 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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