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Blaes Family History

Blaes Name Meaning

German (Saarland; also Bläs): from a French-influenced (see Blaise ) vernacular form of the personal name Blasius . Compare Blas . Dutch: variant of Blees a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Blas, Blass, Blakes, Claes, Klaes, Blais, Blades, Lees, Raes, Blank

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Where is the Blaes family from?

You can see how Blaes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blaes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Blaes families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Blaes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blaes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blaes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blaes. 22% of Blaes men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Blaes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blaes were Carpenter and Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Coal Dealer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blaes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaes 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Blaes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 319 military records available for the last name Blaes. For the veterans among your Blaes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Blaes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blaes in 1962 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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