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Blann Name Meaning

English: variant of Blan or perhaps a shortened variant of the Suffolk surname Blanden (see Blunden ).

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


Similar surnames: Lann, Blan, Bann, Blank, Brann, Klann, Blain, Bland, Lunn, Bane

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Where is the Blann family from?

You can see how Blann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blann families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Blann families living in Alabama. This was about 23% of all the recorded Blann's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Blann families in 1840.
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What did your Blann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blann. 25% of Blann men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Blann women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blann were Clerk and School 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • School Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Blann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blann 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Blann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blann. For the veterans among your Blann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Blann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blann in 1954 was 45, and 52 in 2004.

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