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Blaim Family History

Blaim 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: Blain, Blair, Flaim, Baim, Blaum, Blais, Bain, Blake, Black, Baum

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Where is the Blaim family from?

You can see how Blaim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaim family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blaim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Blaim families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blaim's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Blaim families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaim 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 Blaim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blaim. 100% of Blaim women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Blaim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaim 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Blaim. 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 221 military records available for the last name Blaim. For the veterans among your Blaim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaim lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Blaim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blaim in 1969 was 86, and 62 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blaim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaim 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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