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Blier Name Meaning

French (mainly Manche): shortened form of Belier Bélier either from Old French belier ‘ram’ a nickname referring to sexual prowess or applied to a man of powerful build or alternatively from the ancient Germanic personal name Bilihari composed of the elements bili ‘gentle’ and hari ‘army’. Americanized form of German Bleier .

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


Similar surnames: Bier, Brier, Plier, Lier, Nier, Boller, Baier, Beier, Flier, Brief

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Where is the Blier family from?

You can see how Blier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Blier families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Blier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blier families in 1891.
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What did your Blier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blier. 45% of Blier men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Blier women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blier were Labor and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blier 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Blier. 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 337 military records available for the last name Blier. For the veterans among your Blier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blier lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Blier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blier in 1954 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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