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Blanckenburg Family History

Blanckenburg 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: Blankenburg, Blankenberg, Brackenbury, Brandenburg, Hackenburg

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Where is the Blanckenburg family from?

You can see how Blanckenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanckenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blanckenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Blanckenburg families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Blanckenburg's in USA. California had the highest population of Blanckenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanckenburg 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 69 census records available for the last name Blanckenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanckenburg 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Blanckenburg. 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 275 military records available for the last name Blanckenburg. For the veterans among your Blanckenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blanckenburg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Blanckenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blanckenburg in 1972 was 86, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blanckenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanckenburg 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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