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Blann Family History

Blann Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blan or perhaps a shortened variant of the Suffolk surname Blanden (see Blunden).

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


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Where is the Blann family from?

You can see how Blann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blann families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Blann families living in Sussex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Blann's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Blann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blann 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 Blann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blann. 25% of Blann men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Blann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blann were Carpenter and Domestic Help.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Carpenter joiner
    25%
  • Wood Machinist
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Help
    3%

What Blann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Blann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blann 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Blann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blann. For the veterans among your Blann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Blann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blann in 1954 was 45, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blann 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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