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Blilie Family History

Blilie 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: Bailie, Bilik, Lile, Beilke, Bailin, Baile, Billie, Bille, Bliley

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Where is the Blilie family from?

You can see how Blilie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blilie family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blilie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Blilie families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Blilie's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Blilie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blilie 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 Blilie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blilie. 19% of Blilie men worked as an Operator and 100% of Blilie 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    19%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Blilie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Blilie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blilie 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Blilie. 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 42 military records available for the last name Blilie. For the veterans among your Blilie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blilie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Blilie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Blilie in 1965 was 62, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blilie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blilie 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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