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Blaha Family History

Blaha Surname Meaning

Czech (mainly Bláha) and Slovak (also Bláha) origins stem from a short form of personal names such as Blahoslav and Blahomil.

These names are formed with the adjective blahý, which means ‘gentle’ or ‘good’.

Another related name is Blažej, which can be referenced in the context of Blazey.

Overall, the name Bláha reflects positive qualities attributed to its meanings.

This etymological background highlights the significance of gentle and good characteristics in the naming tradition.

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


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You can see how Blaha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blaha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Blaha families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Blaha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blaha families in 1891.
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What did your Blaha ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blaha. 67% of Blaha women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Barmaid
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blaha. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Blaha. For the veterans among your Blaha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaha lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Blaha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blaha in 1945 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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