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Blyeu Family History

Blyeu 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: Belyeu, Bilyeu, Blye, Lye, Bly, Boye, Blau, Bayer, Bye, Belyea

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Where is the Blyeu family from?

You can see how Blyeu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blyeu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blyeu family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blyeu's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Blyeu families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Blyeu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blyeu 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Blyeu. 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 1 military records available for the last name Blyeu. For the veterans among your Blyeu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blyeu lifespan?

Average Blyeu life expectancy in 1987 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blyeu 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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