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Bluke Family History

Bluke 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, Luke, Blue, Fluke, Blume, Duke, Brake, Berke, Lake, Brue

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Where is the Bluke family from?

You can see how Bluke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bluke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Bluke families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bluke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bluke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bluke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bluke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bluke. 43% of Bluke men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Bluke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluke 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Bluke. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bluke. For the veterans among your Bluke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluke lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Bluke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bluke in 1977 was 76, and 88 in 1995.

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