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Blonigen Family History

Blonigen Surname Meaning

North German (Rhineland; also Blönigen): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Blonigen family from?

You can see how Blonigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blonigen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blonigen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Blonigen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Blonigen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Blonigen families in 1880.
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What did your Blonigen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blonigen. 48% of Blonigen men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Blonigen women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blonigen were Mason and Servant.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Mason
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Servant
    30%

What Blonigen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Blonigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blonigen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Blonigen. 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 50 military records available for the last name Blonigen. For the veterans among your Blonigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blonigen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Blonigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Blonigen in 1956 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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