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Blecken Family History

Blecken 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: Blecker, Becken, Bracken, Blocker, Blacker, Blethen, Flecker, Becker

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Where is the Blecken family from?

You can see how Blecken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blecken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blecken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Blecken families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blecken's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Blecken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blecken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Blecken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blecken 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Blecken. 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 370 military records available for the last name Blecken. For the veterans among your Blecken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blecken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Blecken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Blecken in 1972 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blecken 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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