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Blaken Family History

Blaken Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Blackwin. Compare Roberto Blakwyn 1379 Robertus Blackyn 1381 in Poll Tax (Blaston Leics).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Blaken family from?

You can see how Blaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blaken families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Blaken families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Blaken's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Blaken families in 1891.
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What did your Blaken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blaken. 100% of Blaken men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Blaken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Farmers Wife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Blaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaken 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Blaken. 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 46 military records available for the last name Blaken. For the veterans among your Blaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaken lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Blaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blaken in 1974 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaken 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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