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Blinken Family History

Blinken 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: Blanken, Linden, Lingen, Klinker, Bingen, Blenker, Linnen, Brunken

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Where is the Blinken family from?

You can see how Blinken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blinken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blinken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Blinken families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blinken's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blinken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blinken 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 79 census records available for the last name Blinken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blinken 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Blinken. 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 108 military records available for the last name Blinken. For the veterans among your Blinken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blinken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Blinken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blinken in 1963 was 82, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blinken 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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