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Blimke Family History

Blimke 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: Limke, Blake, Blick, Birke, Beilke, Litke, Like, Klimko, Bliek

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Where is the Blimke family from?

You can see how Blimke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blimke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blimke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Blimke families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Blimke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blimke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blimke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blimke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blimke. 100% of Blimke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Blimke women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Blimke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Blimke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blimke 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Blimke. 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 49 military records available for the last name Blimke. For the veterans among your Blimke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blimke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Blimke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blimke in 1967 was 72, and 85 in 2000.

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