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Bleckman Family History

Bleckman 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: Beckman, Boeckman, Blackman, Blechman, Backman, Brickman, Speckman

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Where is the Bleckman family from?

You can see how Bleckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Bleckman families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Bleckman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bleckman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleckman 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 Bleckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleckman. 30% of Bleckman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bleckman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bleckman were Accountant and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Accountant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Bleckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bleckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleckman 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Bleckman. 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 155 military records available for the last name Bleckman. For the veterans among your Bleckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleckman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bleckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bleckman in 1963 was 86, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleckman 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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