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Blocklinger Family History

Blocklinger 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: Bollinger, Stockinger, Bohlinger, Blechinger, Bolinger, Blacklidge

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Where is the Blocklinger family from?

You can see how Blocklinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blocklinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blocklinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Blocklinger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Blocklinger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blocklinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blocklinger 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 Blocklinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blocklinger. 34% of Blocklinger men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Ice Skate Maker
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Blocklinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blocklinger 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Blocklinger. 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 142 military records available for the last name Blocklinger. For the veterans among your Blocklinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blocklinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Blocklinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blocklinger in 1962 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blocklinger 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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