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Blankman Family History

Blankman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Blanc . Dutch: variant of Blank .

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


Similar surnames: Landman, Beckman, Glanzman, Langman, Shenkman, Brandman, Sackman

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Where is the Blankman family from?

You can see how Blankman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blankman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blankman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Blankman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Blankman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blankman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blankman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blankman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blankman. 23% of Blankman men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Blankman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blankman were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blankman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blankman 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Blankman. 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 283 military records available for the last name Blankman. For the veterans among your Blankman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blankman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Blankman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blankman in 1957 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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