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Blaking Family History

Blaking 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: Blasing, Blain, Lakin, Bicking, Blazina, Brading, Flaming, Lawing

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Where is the Blaking family from?

You can see how Blaking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaking family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blaking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Blaking families living in North Carolina. This was about 31% of all the recorded Blaking's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Blaking families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaking 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 144 census records available for the last name Blaking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaking 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Blaking. 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 11 military records available for the last name Blaking. For the veterans among your Blaking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaking lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Blaking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Blaking in 1973 was 52, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaking 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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