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Blaek Family History

Blaek 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: Black, Blazek, Blank, Bliek, Blaes, Baek, Blake, Back, Bank, Clark

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Where is the Blaek family from?

You can see how Blaek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Blaek families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Blaek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Blaek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaek 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 563 census records available for the last name Blaek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaek 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Blaek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Blaek. For the veterans among your Blaek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaek lifespan?

Average Blaek life expectancy in 1968 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaek 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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