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Blansit Family History

Blansit Surname Meaning

Altered form of Blancett or Blanchet surnames of English and French origin.

The surname of French origin was reportedly brought to North America from Germany.

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


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Where is the Blansit family from?

You can see how Blansit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blansit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blansit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Blansit families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Blansit's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Blansit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blansit 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 Blansit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blansit. 52% of Blansit men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Blansit women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blansit were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%

What Blansit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Blansit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blansit 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Blansit. 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 187 military records available for the last name Blansit. For the veterans among your Blansit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blansit lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Blansit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blansit in 1956 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blansit 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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