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Blims Family History

Blims 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, Blick, Lis, Elias, Biss, Lins, Klim, Nims, Buis, Lies

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Where is the Blims family from?

You can see how Blims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blims family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Blims families living in Massachusetts. This was about 42% of all the recorded Blims's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Blims families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Blims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blims 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Blims. 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 1 military records available for the last name Blims. For the veterans among your Blims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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