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Blinkenberg Family History

Blinkenberg 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: Blankenberg, Klinkenberg, Lindenberg, Blankenburg, Klingenberg

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Where is the Blinkenberg family from?

You can see how Blinkenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blinkenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blinkenberg family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blinkenberg's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Blinkenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blinkenberg 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 66 census records available for the last name Blinkenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blinkenberg 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Blinkenberg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Blinkenberg. For the veterans among your Blinkenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blinkenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Blinkenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Blinkenberg in 1962 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blinkenberg 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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