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Blenkle Family History

Blenkle 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: Bentle, Blenker, Lengle, Blankley, Brenke, Bendle, Trenkle, Lenke

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Where is the Blenkle family from?

You can see how Blenkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blenkle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Blenkle families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blenkle's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Blenkle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blenkle 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 Blenkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blenkle. 100% of Blenkle 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
    100%

What Blenkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Blenkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blenkle 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 Blenkle. 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 108 military records available for the last name Blenkle. For the veterans among your Blenkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blenkle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Blenkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blenkle in 1967 was 65, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blenkle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blenkle 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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