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Bladek Family History

Bladek 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: Blazek, Blades, Bladen, Sladek, Blade, Blake, Black, Bezdek, Bade

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Where is the Bladek family from?

You can see how Bladek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bladek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bladek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bladek family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bladek's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bladek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bladek 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 Bladek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bladek. 34% of Bladek men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cattle Dealer
    34%

What Bladek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Bladek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bladek 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Bladek. 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 77 military records available for the last name Bladek. For the veterans among your Bladek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bladek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bladek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bladek in 1965 was 78, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bladek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bladek 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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