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Bleck Family History

Bleck Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from a field name or any of various other locations so named.

German: nickname for an impressive or conspicuous person (see Blechinger).

Americanized form of German Blech.

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Bleich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bleck family from?

You can see how Bleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Bleck families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bleck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bleck families in 1891.
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What did your Bleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bleck. 75% of Bleck 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
    75%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bleck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bleck. For the veterans among your Bleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleck lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bleck in 1959 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleck 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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