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Blanksma Family History

Blanksma 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: Braaksma, Brandsma, Blankman, Blanks, Banks, Baksa, Blank, Landsman

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Where is the Blanksma family from?

You can see how Blanksma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanksma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blanksma family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Blanksma's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Blanksma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanksma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blanksma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blanksma. 100% of Blanksma men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blanksma women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Blanksma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanksma 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Blanksma. 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 32 military records available for the last name Blanksma. For the veterans among your Blanksma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanksma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blanksma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blanksma in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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