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Blender Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Verden an der Weser. South German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German blenden ‘to darken’ hence an occupational name for a dyer of silk or for a painter plasterer or someone who erected shingle siding.

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


Similar surnames: Bender, Blenker, Brenner, Benner, Bolander, Brander, Blecker, Lander

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Where is the Blender family from?

You can see how Blender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blender family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Blender family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blender's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Blender families in 1840.
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What did your Blender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blender. 28% of Blender men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Blender women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blender were Clerk and Operator. .

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blender 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Blender. 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 473 military records available for the last name Blender. For the veterans among your Blender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blender lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Blender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blender in 1965 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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