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Blankner Family History

Blankner 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: Blackner, Langner, Banker, Blacker, Klinkner, Banner, Blackmer

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Where is the Blankner family from?

You can see how Blankner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blankner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blankner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Blankner families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Blankner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Blankner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blankner 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 Blankner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blankner. 34% of Blankner men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Blankner women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blankner were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Blankner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blankner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Blankner. 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 158 military records available for the last name Blankner. For the veterans among your Blankner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blankner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Blankner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Blankner in 1967 was 96, and 82 in 2004.

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