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Blanchat Family History

Blanchat 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: Blanchet, Lachat, Blanch, Blanchard, Blancher, Blanchett, Blanche

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Where is the Blanchat family from?

You can see how Blanchat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanchat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Blanchat families living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blanchat's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Blanchat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanchat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blanchat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blanchat. 50% of Blanchat 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Blanchat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanchat 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Blanchat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Blanchat. For the veterans among your Blanchat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanchat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blanchat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Blanchat in 1964 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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