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Blumenshine Family History

Blumenshine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Blumenschein.

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


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Where is the Blumenshine family from?

You can see how Blumenshine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blumenshine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blumenshine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Blumenshine families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Blumenshine's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Blumenshine families in 1880.
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What did your Blumenshine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blumenshine. 35% of Blumenshine men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Blumenshine women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blumenshine were Mechanic and Saleslady.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Blumenshine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blumenshine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blumenshine 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Blumenshine. 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 275 military records available for the last name Blumenshine. For the veterans among your Blumenshine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blumenshine lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Blumenshine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blumenshine in 1960 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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