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Bleeker Family History

Bleeker Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a bleacher of textiles Middle Dutch ble(e)kere. Compare Bleecker.

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


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Where is the Bleeker family from?

You can see how Bleeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleeker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Bleeker families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bleeker's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bleeker families in 1911.
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What did your Bleeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailoring Alteration was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bleeker. 50% of Bleeker women worked as a Ladies Tailoring Alteration.

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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

  • Ladies Tailoring Alteration
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bleeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleeker 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bleeker. 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 608 military records available for the last name Bleeker. For the veterans among your Bleeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleeker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bleeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bleeker in 1945 was 23, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleeker 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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