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Blekum Family History

Blekum 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: Blum, Beckum, Glerum, Lerum, Begum, Bleam, Blaum, Bleau, Blehm, Legum

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Where is the Blekum family from?

You can see how Blekum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blekum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blekum family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Blekum's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Blekum families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Blekum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blekum 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Blekum. 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 20 military records available for the last name Blekum. For the veterans among your Blekum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blekum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Blekum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Blekum in 1974 was 82, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blekum 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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