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Blies Family History

Blies 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: Bliss, Lies, Bies, Bliek, Blier, Bries, Blees, Bliese, Boies, Blaes

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Where is the Blies family from?

You can see how Blies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Blies families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blies's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Blies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blies 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 Blies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blies. 100% of Blies 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 699 census records available for the last name Blies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blies 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Blies. 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 825 military records available for the last name Blies. For the veterans among your Blies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blies lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Blies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Blies in 1975 was 84, and 75 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blies 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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