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Bleeke Family History

Bleeke 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: Bleeker, Leeke, Blake, Cleek, Berke, Leake, Bleak, Breese, Beese

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Where is the Bleeke family from?

You can see how Bleeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleeke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Bleeke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Bleeke families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bleeke's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bleeke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleeke 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 Bleeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleeke. 67% of Bleeke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Fireman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Bleeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Bleeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleeke 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bleeke. 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 67 military records available for the last name Bleeke. For the veterans among your Bleeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleeke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bleeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bleeke in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleeke 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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