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Blaish Family History

Blaish 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: Blaich, Blaise, Blash, Blish, Blais, Beamish, Bliss, Blain, Gladish

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Where is the Blaish family from?

You can see how Blaish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blaish family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Blaish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blaish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Blaish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaish 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Blaish. 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 2 military records available for the last name Blaish. For the veterans among your Blaish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaish 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blaish

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