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Blocken Family History

Blocken 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: Blocker, Locken, Bracken, Block, Blacker, Locker, Blecker, Loken

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Where is the Blocken family from?

You can see how Blocken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blocken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blocken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Blocken family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Blocken's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Blocken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blocken 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 193 census records available for the last name Blocken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blocken 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Blocken. 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 15 military records available for the last name Blocken. For the veterans among your Blocken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blocken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Blocken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Blocken in 1967 was 75, and 69 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blocken 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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