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Blunker Family History

Blunker 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: Blenker, Bunker, Brunker, Banker, Blocker, Blacker, Brucker, Luker

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Where is the Blunker family from?

You can see how Blunker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blunker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blunker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Blunker families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Blunker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Blunker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blunker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blunker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Blunker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blunker 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Blunker. 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 11 military records available for the last name Blunker. For the veterans among your Blunker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blunker lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Blunker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blunker in 1977 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

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