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Blumenbach Family History

Blumenbach 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: Blumenberg, Luckenbach, Aulenbach, Lautenbach, Brumbach, Baumbach

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Where is the Blumenbach family from?

You can see how Blumenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blumenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blumenbach families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Blumenbach families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Blumenbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Blumenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blumenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blumenbach ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Blumenbach ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Blumenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blumenbach 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Blumenbach. 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 84 military records available for the last name Blumenbach. For the veterans among your Blumenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blumenbach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Blumenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Blumenbach in 1969 was 92, and 83 in 1986.

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