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Blivess Family History

Blivess 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, Livers, Bivens, Bliese, Blevens, Bless, Bliven, Liess, Oliver

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Where is the Blivess family from?

You can see how Blivess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blivess family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Blivess families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Blivess's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Blivess families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blivess 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 60 census records available for the last name Blivess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blivess 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Blivess. 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 14 military records available for the last name Blivess. For the veterans among your Blivess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blivess lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Blivess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blivess in 1965 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blivess 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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