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Blonk Family History

Blonk Name 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: Block, Blank, Blond, Bronk, Bonk, Blunk, Blink, Blok, Blong, Long

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Where is the Blonk family from?

You can see how Blonk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blonk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Blonk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Blonk families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Blonk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blonk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blonk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blonk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blonk. 37% of Blonk men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
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What Blonk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Blonk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blonk 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Blonk. 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 139 military records available for the last name Blonk. For the veterans among your Blonk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blonk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Blonk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blonk in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

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