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Bleakmore Family History

Bleakmore 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: Blackmore, Blakemore, Barmore, Creekmore, Lamore, Beardmore, Belmore

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Where is the Bleakmore family from?

You can see how Bleakmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleakmore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleakmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bleakmore families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleakmore's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Bleakmore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleakmore 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 Bleakmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleakmore. 100% of Bleakmore men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Bleakmore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Bleakmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleakmore 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bleakmore. 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 54 military records available for the last name Bleakmore. For the veterans among your Bleakmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleakmore lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bleakmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bleakmore in 1967 was 68, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleakmore 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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