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Blankmeyer Family History

Blankmeyer 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: Brinkmeyer, Brandmeyer, Blackmer, Glassmeyer, Brockmeyer, Blankley

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Where is the Blankmeyer family from?

You can see how Blankmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blankmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blankmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Blankmeyer families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Blankmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blankmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Blankmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Famer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blankmeyer. 43% of Blankmeyer men worked as a Famer and 67% of Blankmeyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blankmeyer were Rent and Teacher. .

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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

  • Famer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Rent
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%
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What Blankmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Blankmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blankmeyer 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Blankmeyer. 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 44 military records available for the last name Blankmeyer. For the veterans among your Blankmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blankmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Blankmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blankmeyer in 1964 was 70, and 63 in 2003.

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