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Blashak Family History

Blashak 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: Blaszak, Basham, Vlasak, Blaha, Bashaw, Blash, Basak, Blanshan

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Where is the Blashak family from?

You can see how Blashak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blashak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blashak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blashak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Blashak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blashak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blashak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blashak. 60% of Blashak men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Tinner
    40%

What Blashak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Blashak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blashak 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Blashak. 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 34 military records available for the last name Blashak. For the veterans among your Blashak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blashak lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Blashak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blashak in 1978 was 65, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blashak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blashak 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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