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Bleakie Family History

Bleakie 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: Blake, Leake, Bleak, Leckie, Blackie, Blease, Bleakney, Bleakley

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Where is the Bleakie family from?

You can see how Bleakie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleakie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bleakie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 21 Bleakie families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Bleakie's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Bleakie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleakie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Bleakie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleakie 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bleakie. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bleakie. For the veterans among your Bleakie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleakie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1986, in the United States, Bleakie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bleakie in 1959 was 51, and 71 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleakie 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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