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Blaike Family History

Blaike Surname 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: Blake, Blaske, Blaise, Blaikie, Blaize, Blanke, Blaine, Black, Brake

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Where is the Blaike family from?

You can see how Blaike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaike family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blaike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Blaike families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blaike's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blaike families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaike surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Blaike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaike 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Blaike. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Blaike. For the veterans among your Blaike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaike lifespan?

Average Blaike life expectancy in 1975 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaike ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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