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Blaise Family History

Blaise Surname Meaning

French Breton (mainly Finistère) and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Blaise from Latin Blasius.

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English: variant of Blaize 2 or

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


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Where is the Blaise family from?

You can see how Blaise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blaise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Blaise families living in Glamorgan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Blaise's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Blaise families in 1891.
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What did your Blaise ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Inspector (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blaise. 100% of Blaise men worked as a Railway Inspector (retired) and 100% of Blaise women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Inspector (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Blaise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaise 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blaise. 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 972 military records available for the last name Blaise. For the veterans among your Blaise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaise lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Blaise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Blaise in 1957 was 24, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaise 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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