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Bleakman Family History

Bleakman 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: Beckman, Clearman, Berkman, Speakman, Boeckman, Blackman, Leaman

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Where is the Bleakman family from?

You can see how Bleakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleakman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleakman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Bleakman families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Bleakman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bleakman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleakman 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 Bleakman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bleakman. 67% of Bleakman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    17%
  • Cable Winder
    17%

What Bleakman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Bleakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleakman 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Bleakman. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bleakman. For the veterans among your Bleakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleakman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bleakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bleakman in 1967 was 85, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleakman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleakman 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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