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Bleke Family History

Bleke 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: Blake, Boeke, Blee, Lee, Brake, Berke, Lake, Leake, Bleak, Bene

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Where is the Bleke family from?

You can see how Bleke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bleke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Bleke family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleke's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bleke families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleke 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 Bleke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bleke. 100% of Bleke women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bleke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Bleke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleke 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Bleke. 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 64 military records available for the last name Bleke. For the veterans among your Bleke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bleke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bleke in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleke 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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