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Blemker Family History

Blemker 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: Blenker, Blecker, Bleeker, Bloemker, Klemmer, Blocker, Blacker

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Where is the Blemker family from?

You can see how Blemker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blemker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blemker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Blemker families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Blemker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Blemker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blemker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blemker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blemker. 34% of Blemker men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Blemker women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Blemker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Blemker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blemker 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Blemker. 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 60 military records available for the last name Blemker. For the veterans among your Blemker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blemker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Blemker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blemker in 1959 was 58, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blemker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blemker 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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