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Bleher Family History

Bleher 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: Bleier, Blecher, Bleyer, Bleser, Beer, Lever, Becher, Bieler, Beger

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Where is the Bleher family from?

You can see how Bleher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Bleher family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleher's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bleher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleher 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 148 census records available for the last name Bleher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleher 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Bleher. 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 59 military records available for the last name Bleher. For the veterans among your Bleher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bleher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bleher in 1963 was 63, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleher 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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