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Blecker Family History

Blecker Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Bleecker. South German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German blecken ‘to show off to show one's teeth’ hence a nickname for a boastful person.

In some cases, an altered form of Blecher.

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


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Where is the Blecker family from?

You can see how Blecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Blecker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blecker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blecker families in 1891.
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What did your Blecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blecker. 100% of Blecker 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blecker 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Blecker. 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 560 military records available for the last name Blecker. For the veterans among your Blecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Blecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blecker in 1963 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blecker 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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