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Blomker Family History

Blomker 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: Blocker, Bloemker, Blommer, Blower, Blacker, Blamer, Bloemer, Locker

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Where is the Blomker family from?

You can see how Blomker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blomker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blomker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Blomker families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Blomker's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Blomker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blomker 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 Blomker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blomker. 57% of Blomker men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

What Blomker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Blomker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blomker 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Blomker. 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 155 military records available for the last name Blomker. For the veterans among your Blomker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blomker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Blomker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blomker in 1967 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blomker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blomker 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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