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Bleen Family History

Bleen 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: Been, Leen, Blegen, Breen, Blees, Blee, Kleen, Bean, Green, Beer

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Where is the Bleen family from?

You can see how Bleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Bleen families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bleen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleen 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 Bleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleen. 100% of Bleen women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Bleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleen 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bleen. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bleen. For the veterans among your Bleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Bleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bleen in 1950 was 35, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleen 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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