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Blonshine Family History

Blonshine 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: Blondin, Blonski, Longtine, Blanshan, Blumenshine, Sunshine, Lopshire

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Where is the Blonshine family from?

You can see how Blonshine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blonshine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blonshine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blonshine family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Blonshine's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Blonshine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blonshine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blonshine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blonshine. 55% of Blonshine 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
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Blonshine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blonshine 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Blonshine. 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 32 military records available for the last name Blonshine. For the veterans among your Blonshine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blonshine lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Blonshine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Blonshine in 1958 was 64, and 85 in 2001.

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