Blecker Family History

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Blecker Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Bleecker. South German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German blecken ‘to show off’, ‘to show one’s teeth’, hence a nickname for a boastful person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Flecker, Necker, Blacker, Becker, Blenker, Lecker, Ecker, Recker

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Blecker Family Origin

Where is the Blecker family from?

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You can see how Blecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blecker families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Blecker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blecker's in the UK. London had the highest population of Blecker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Blecker Family Occupations

What did your Blecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Blecker occupation in the UK was Shop Keeper. 100% of Blecker's were Shop Keepers.

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  • Shop Keeper

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Blecker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Blecker Historical Records

What Blecker family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blecker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 989 immigration records available for the last name Blecker. 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 Card

There are 560 military records available for the last name Blecker. For the veterans among your Blecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Blecker Life Expectancy

What is the average Blecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Blecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blecker in 1963 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blecker 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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