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Blumenbach Family History

Blumenbach 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: Blumenberg, Luckenbach, Aulenbach, Lautenbach, Brumbach, Baumbach

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Where is the Blumenbach family from?

You can see how Blumenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blumenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blumenbach families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Blumenbach families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Blumenbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Blumenbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Blumenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blumenbach 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Blumenbach. 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 84 military records available for the last name Blumenbach. For the veterans among your Blumenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blumenbach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Blumenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Blumenbach in 1969 was 92, and 83 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blumenbach 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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