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Blesh Family History

Blesh 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: Blech, Blash, Blish, Blush, Blesi, Lesh, Bless, Bleth, Brush, Best

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Where is the Blesh family from?

You can see how Blesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blesh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blesh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Blesh families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blesh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blesh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blesh 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 Blesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blesh. 100% of Blesh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blesh 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Blesh. 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 177 military records available for the last name Blesh. For the veterans among your Blesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blesh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Blesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Blesh in 1965 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blesh 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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