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Bleker Family History

Bleker 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: Blenker, Blecker, Bueker, Beeker, Bleier, Boeker, Bieker, Bleyer

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Where is the Bleker family from?

You can see how Bleker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bleker family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleker's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bleker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleker 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 Bleker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleker. 25% of Bleker men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Poultry
    25%

What Bleker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Bleker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleker 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Bleker. 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 112 military records available for the last name Bleker. For the veterans among your Bleker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bleker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bleker in 1969 was 57, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleker 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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