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Bliske Family History

Bliske 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: Briske, Blaske, Liske, Blake, Blick, Bliss, Limke, Fiske, Birke

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Where is the Bliske family from?

You can see how Bliske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bliske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bliske family living in Indiana. This was about 17% of all the recorded Bliske's in USA. Indiana and 5 other states had the highest population of Bliske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bliske 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 Bliske ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Bliske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bliske 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bliske. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bliske. For the veterans among your Bliske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bliske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bliske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bliske in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bliske 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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