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Bluher Family History

Bluher 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: Blumer, Blucher, Bauer, Becher, Plumer, Bacher, Belcher, Blower

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Where is the Bluher family from?

You can see how Bluher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bluher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bluher families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bluher's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bluher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bluher 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 135 census records available for the last name Bluher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluher 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bluher. 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 141 military records available for the last name Bluher. For the veterans among your Bluher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bluher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bluher in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bluher 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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