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Blakin Family History

Blakin 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: Blain, Lakin, Bain, Blake, Babin, Lavin, Makin, Slavin, Larkin

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Where is the Blakin family from?

You can see how Blakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blakin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Blakin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blakin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Blakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Blakin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Blakin. For the veterans among your Blakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Blakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Blakin in 1975 was 84, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakin 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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