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Bleckwenn Family History

Bleckwenn 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: Boeckmann, Blackwell, Blecker, Becken, Beckmann, Bleckley, Bracken

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Where is the Bleckwenn family from?

You can see how Bleckwenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleckwenn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bleckwenn families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bleckwenn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bleckwenn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Bleckwenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleckwenn 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bleckwenn. 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 72 military records available for the last name Bleckwenn. For the veterans among your Bleckwenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleckwenn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Bleckwenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bleckwenn in 1960 was 56, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleckwenn 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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