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Blaess Family History

Blaess 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: Blass, Bless, Blaes, Bass, Glass, Bliss, Blades, Brass, Bloss, Bress

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Where is the Blaess family from?

You can see how Blaess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaess family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blaess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Blaess families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blaess's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blaess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaess 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 Blaess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blaess. 37% of Blaess men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Blaess women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blaess were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Blaess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blaess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaess 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Blaess. 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 292 military records available for the last name Blaess. For the veterans among your Blaess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaess lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Blaess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blaess in 1941 was 46, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaess 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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