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Blanger Family History

Blanger 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: Langer, Belanger, Stanger, Lander, Bolander, Slinger, Pranger, Lanier

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Where is the Blanger family from?

You can see how Blanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blanger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Blanger families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Blanger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blanger families in 1880.
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What did your Blanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blanger. 34% of Blanger men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Blanger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blanger were Farmer and Finisher. .

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Supervisor
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Servant
    29%
  • Finisher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanger 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Blanger. 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 45 military records available for the last name Blanger. For the veterans among your Blanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Blanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Blanger in 1969 was 52, and 62 in 2003.

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