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Blaiss Family History

Blaiss 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: Bliss, Blass, Blaise, Blais, Bass, Glass, Blasius, Biss, Blain

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Where is the Blaiss family from?

You can see how Blaiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaiss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blaiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Blaiss family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blaiss's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Blaiss families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaiss 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 Blaiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blaiss. 100% of Blaiss men worked as a Cult.

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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 1921

  • Cult
    100%

What Blaiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Blaiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaiss 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Blaiss. 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 10 military records available for the last name Blaiss. For the veterans among your Blaiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaiss lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Blaiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blaiss in 1969 was 72, and 101 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blaiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaiss 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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