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Blanke Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Blank .

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


Similar surnames: Blank, Banke, Blanken, Linke, Bake, Blane, Bracke, Panke, Blake

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Where is the Blanke family from?

You can see how Blanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blanke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Blanke families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Blanke's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Blanke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blanke. 100% of Blanke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Blanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanke 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blanke. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Blanke. For the veterans among your Blanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanke lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Blanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blanke in 1948 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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