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Bleam Family History

Bleam Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Blüm (see Blum ) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Bleam family from?

You can see how Bleam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bleam families living in Suffolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bleam's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Bleam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleam 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 Bleam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleam. 33% of Bleam men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Bleam women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bleam were Presser and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Presser
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    15%
  • Office Clerk
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Presser
    10%

What Bleam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bleam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleam 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Bleam. 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 302 military records available for the last name Bleam. For the veterans among your Bleam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleam lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bleam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bleam in 1953 was 42, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleam 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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