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Bleckner Family History

Bleckner 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, Breckner, Beckner, Cleckner, Blackner, Kleckner, Leckner

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Where is the Bleckner family from?

You can see how Bleckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleckner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bleckner families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bleckner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bleckner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleckner 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 Bleckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleckner. 34% of Bleckner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bleckner women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Superintendent
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Bleckner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Bleckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleckner 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bleckner. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bleckner. For the veterans among your Bleckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleckner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bleckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bleckner in 1963 was 65, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleckner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleckner 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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