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Blekfeld Family History

Blekfeld 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: Blakely, Belfield, Kleinfeld, Rehfeld, Binsfeld, Neufeld, Blumenfeld

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Where is the Blekfeld family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blekfeld 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 Blekfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blekfeld. 100% of Blekfeld women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Blekfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blekfeld 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 immigration records available for the last name Blekfeld. 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 8 military records available for the last name Blekfeld. For the veterans among your Blekfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blekfeld lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Blekfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blekfeld in 1960 was 49, and 79 in 2001.

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