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Bleckinger Family History

Bleckinger 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: Blechinger, Seckinger, Blessinger, Flickinger, Beringer, Bedinger

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Where is the Bleckinger family from?

You can see how Bleckinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleckinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bleckinger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleckinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bleckinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleckinger 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 Bleckinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%

What Bleckinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Bleckinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleckinger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bleckinger. 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 59 military records available for the last name Bleckinger. For the veterans among your Bleckinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleckinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bleckinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bleckinger in 1964 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleckinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleckinger 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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