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Blantz Family History

Blantz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lantz, Blatz, Glantz, Plantz, Bantz, Platz, Plant, Bland, Blatt, Banz

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Where is the Blantz family from?

You can see how Blantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blantz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Blantz families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blantz's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Blantz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blantz 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 Blantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blantz. 38% of Blantz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Blantz women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blantz were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Blantz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blantz 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Blantz. 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 324 military records available for the last name Blantz. For the veterans among your Blantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blantz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Blantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Blantz in 1953 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blantz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blantz 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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