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Blickhan Family History

Blickhan Surname Meaning

German (mainly Hesse): probably a (distinguishing) compound nickname for a person with a shiny appearance

from Blick + a short form of the personal name Johann (see John).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blickhan family from?

You can see how Blickhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blickhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blickhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Blickhan families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Blickhan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blickhan families in 1891.
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What did your Blickhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blickhan. 30% of Blickhan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blickhan women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Blickhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Blickhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blickhan 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Blickhan. 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 95 military records available for the last name Blickhan. For the veterans among your Blickhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blickhan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blickhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blickhan in 1964 was 70, and 93 in 2004.

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