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Bleacher Family History

Bleacher Surname Meaning

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Bleicher. English: variant of Bletcher (see Blatcher).

This form of the surname is virtually non-existing in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bleacher family from?

You can see how Bleacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bleacher families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bleacher's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Bleacher families in 1891.
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What did your Bleacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bleacher. 100% of Bleacher 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Bleacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleacher 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Bleacher. 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 640 military records available for the last name Bleacher. For the veterans among your Bleacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleacher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Bleacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bleacher in 1955 was 34, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleacher 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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