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Blenke Family History

Blenke 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, Brenke, Lenke, Benke, Blanke, Klenke, Blake, Bence, Berke

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Where is the Blenke family from?

You can see how Blenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Blenke families living in Kentucky. This was about 61% of all the recorded Blenke's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Blenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenke 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 Blenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blenke. 100% of Blenke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blenke women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Blenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Blenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenke 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Blenke. 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 63 military records available for the last name Blenke. For the veterans among your Blenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Blenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Blenke in 1968 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenke 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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