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Bleim Family History

Bleim 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: Gleim, Bleil, Beim, Bleam, Blehm, Boehm, Leib, Bleak, Blain, Bein

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Where is the Bleim family from?

You can see how Bleim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleim family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bleim family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleim's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bleim families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleim 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 Bleim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleim. 50% of Bleim men worked as a Mechanic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Bleim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Bleim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleim 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bleim. 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 72 military records available for the last name Bleim. For the veterans among your Bleim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleim lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Bleim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bleim in 1958 was 54, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleim 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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