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Blonigan Family History

Blonigan Name 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: Blonigen, Lanigan, Brodigan, Lorigan, Donigan, Branigan, Flanigan

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Where is the Blonigan family from?

You can see how Blonigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blonigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Blonigan families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blonigan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Blonigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blonigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blonigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blonigan. 72% of Blonigan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%
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What Blonigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Blonigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blonigan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Blonigan. 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 45 military records available for the last name Blonigan. For the veterans among your Blonigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blonigan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Blonigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blonigan in 1959 was 50, and 95 in 1999.

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