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Bliwise Family History

Bliwise 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: Bloise, Blaise, Bliese, Lewis, Bliss, Wise, Bailie, Liese, Bise

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Where is the Bliwise family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bliwise 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 Bliwise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bliwise. 100% of Bliwise men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bliwise women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bliwise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Bliwise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bliwise 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bliwise. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bliwise. For the veterans among your Bliwise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bliwise lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bliwise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bliwise in 1971 was 59, and 83 in 2003.

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