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Blafka Family History

Blafka 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: Blake, Black, Laska, Blank, Kafka, Baka, Baffa, Blasko, Latka, Lanka

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Where is the Blafka family from?

You can see how Blafka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blafka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Blafka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Blafka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Blafka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blafka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blafka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Blafka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blafka 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Blafka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Blafka. For the veterans among your Blafka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blafka lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Blafka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blafka in 1973 was 63, and 87 in 1997.

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