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Blaies Family History

Blaies Surname 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: Blades, Blakes, Blais, Blaes, Blake, Bliss, Blasius, Blazek, Blain

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Where is the Blaies family from?

You can see how Blaies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blaies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Blaies families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blaies's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Blaies families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaies 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 Blaies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blaies. 50% of Blaies men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Blaies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Blaies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaies 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Blaies. 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 41 military records available for the last name Blaies. For the veterans among your Blaies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaies lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Blaies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Blaies in 1963 was 59, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blaies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaies ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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