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Blydenburg Family History

Blydenburg 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: Blydenburgh, Oldenburg, Vandenburg, Blumenberg, Bredenberg, Rodenburg

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Where is the Blydenburg family from?

You can see how Blydenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blydenburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Blydenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Blydenburg family living in New Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blydenburg's in USA. New Hampshire and 2 other states had the highest population of Blydenburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blydenburg 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 Blydenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blydenburg. 100% of Blydenburg men worked as a Driver.

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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

  • Driver
    100%

What Blydenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Blydenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blydenburg 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Blydenburg. 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 71 military records available for the last name Blydenburg. For the veterans among your Blydenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blydenburg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Blydenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Blydenburg in 1970 was 75, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blydenburg 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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