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Blunke Family History

Blunke 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: Brunke, Blunk, Blanke, Bunke, Blake, Bunde, Burke, Luke, Blank, Blunt

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Where is the Blunke family from?

You can see how Blunke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blunke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blunke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Blunke families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Blunke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Blunke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blunke 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 108 census records available for the last name Blunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blunke 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Blunke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Blunke. For the veterans among your Blunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blunke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Blunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blunke in 1971 was 60, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blunke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blunke 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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