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Blakinger Family History

Blakinger 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: Basinger, Baringer, Lauinger, Slinger, Beringer, Salinger, Avinger

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Where is the Blakinger family from?

You can see how Blakinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Blakinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Blakinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakinger 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 53 census records available for the last name Blakinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Blakinger. 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 6 military records available for the last name Blakinger. For the veterans among your Blakinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Blakinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Blakinger in 1967 was 65, and 52 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakinger 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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