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Blenka Family History

Blenka 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: Bleak, Belka, Zelenka, Berka, Blank, Bena, Klenk, Glinka, Brenna

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Where is the Blenka family from?

You can see how Blenka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blenka families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Blenka families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Blenka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Blenka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenka 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 40 census records available for the last name Blenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenka 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Blenka. 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 19 military records available for the last name Blenka. For the veterans among your Blenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Blenka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blenka in 1968 was 75, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenka 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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