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Blankshain Family History

Blankshain 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: Blanshan, Blackshaw, Blankman, Blackham, Blanchard, Landsman, Banahan

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Where is the Blankshain family from?

You can see how Blankshain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blankshain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Blankshain families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Blankshain's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Blankshain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blankshain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blankshain ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Blankshain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blankshain 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Blankshain. 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 23 military records available for the last name Blankshain. For the veterans among your Blankshain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blankshain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Blankshain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Blankshain in 1965 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

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