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Blakis Family History

Blakis 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: Lakis, Blakes, Blais, Blake, Blasius, Blain, Baris, Lakin, Blades

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Where is the Blakis family from?

You can see how Blakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blakis family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blakis's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Blakis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Blakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakis 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 Blakis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blakis. For the veterans among your Blakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Blakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Blakis in 1978 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakis 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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