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Blekeberg Family History

Blekeberg 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: Bleiberg, Leseberg, Lemberg, Blumenberg, Levenberg, Blomberg

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Where is the Blekeberg family from?

You can see how Blekeberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blekeberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Blekeberg families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Blekeberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Blekeberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blekeberg 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 Blekeberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blekeberg. 54% of Blekeberg men worked as a 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
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Rancher
    16%

What Blekeberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Blekeberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blekeberg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Blekeberg. 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 18 military records available for the last name Blekeberg. For the veterans among your Blekeberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blekeberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Blekeberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blekeberg in 1967 was 80, and 104 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blekeberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blekeberg 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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