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Bliesener Family History

Bliesener 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: Bliesner, Griesemer, Beisner, Biener, Bieser, Wisener, Wiesner

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Where is the Bliesener family from?

You can see how Bliesener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bliesener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bliesener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bliesener families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bliesener's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bliesener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bliesener 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 Bliesener ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Bliesener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Bliesener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bliesener 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Bliesener. 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 827 military records available for the last name Bliesener. For the veterans among your Bliesener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bliesener lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bliesener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bliesener in 1962 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bliesener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bliesener 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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