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Bledger Family History

Bledger 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: Ledger, Pledger, Berger, Beger, Badger, Breger, Blender, Leger, Leder

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Where is the Bledger family from?

You can see how Bledger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bledger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bledger families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bledger's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Bledger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bledger 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 37 census records available for the last name Bledger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bledger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bledger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bledger. For the veterans among your Bledger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bledger lifespan?

Average Bledger life expectancy in 1980 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bledger 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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