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Blevis Family History

Blevis 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: Levis, Bevis, Blevins, Lewis, Alexis, Levin, Benis, Chevis, Clovis

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Where is the Blevis family from?

You can see how Blevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blevis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blevis family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blevis's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Blevis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blevis 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 Blevis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Blevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blevis 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Blevis. 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 26 military records available for the last name Blevis. For the veterans among your Blevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blevis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Blevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blevis in 1959 was 48, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blevis 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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