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Blidgen Family History

Blidgen 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: Bridge, Lingen, Bladen, Glidden, Bridges, Bingen, Blegen, Liden

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Where is the Blidgen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blidgen 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 Blidgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blidgen. 100% of Blidgen men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Blidgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blidgen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Blidgen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Blidgen. For the veterans among your Blidgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blidgen lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Blidgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blidgen in 1997 was 74, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blidgen 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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