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Blickens Family History

Blickens 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: Mickens, Nickens, Wickens, Bricken, Likens, Dickens, Pickens, Bickers

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Where is the Blickens family from?

You can see how Blickens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blickens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Blickens families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blickens's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Blickens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blickens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blickens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Blickens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blickens 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Blickens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Blickens. For the veterans among your Blickens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blickens lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Blickens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blickens in 1977 was 58, and 78 in 1999.

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