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Blimmel Family History

Blimmel 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: Blommel, Limmer, Himmel, Kimmel, Zimmel, Bluemel, Rimmel, Brimmer

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Where is the Blimmel family from?

You can see how Blimmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blimmel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blimmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Blimmel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Blimmel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blimmel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blimmel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Blimmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blimmel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Blimmel. 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 23 military records available for the last name Blimmel. For the veterans among your Blimmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blimmel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Blimmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Blimmel in 1969 was 34, and 86 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blimmel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blimmel 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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