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Blinke Family History

Blinke 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: Blink, Bline, Blanke, Linke, Beinke, Klinke, Blake, Linde, Klinge

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Where is the Blinke family from?

You can see how Blinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blinke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blinke family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blinke's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Blinke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blinke 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 275 census records available for the last name Blinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blinke 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Blinke. 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 80 military records available for the last name Blinke. For the veterans among your Blinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blinke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Blinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blinke in 1965 was 54, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blinke 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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