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Blaip Family History

Blaip 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, Blais, Bain, Blake, Black, Bai, Bland, Blatt, Blau

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Where is the Blaip family from?

You can see how Blaip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaip family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Blaip families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Blaip families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blaip's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Blaip families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Blaip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaip 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Blaip. 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 4 military records available for the last name Blaip. For the veterans among your Blaip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaip lifespan?

Average Blaip life expectancy in 1973 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaip 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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