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Blissner Family History

Blissner 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: Lissner, Bliesner, Meissner, Beisner, Flessner, Glossner, Plessner

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Where is the Blissner family from?

You can see how Blissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blissner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blissner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Blissner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Blissner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Blissner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blissner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Blissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blissner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Blissner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Blissner. For the veterans among your Blissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blissner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Blissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blissner in 1965 was 56, and 96 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blissner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blissner 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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