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Blenard Family History

Blenard 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: Lenard, Benard, Leonard, Beard, Bernard, Legard, Linard, Baynard

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Where is the Blenard family from?

You can see how Blenard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blenard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Blenard family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Blenard's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Blenard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenard 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 Blenard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Boilermaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blenard. 50% of Blenard men worked as a Boilermaker.

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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

  • Boilermaker
    50%
  • Fireman
    50%

What Blenard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Blenard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenard 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Blenard. 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 17 military records available for the last name Blenard. For the veterans among your Blenard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Blenard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blenard in 1966 was 83, and 98 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenard 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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