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Bleden Family History

Bleden 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: Bladen, Breden, Blegen, Bowden, Leven, Eden, Boden, Burden, Leben

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Where is the Bleden family from?

You can see how Bleden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleden families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Bleden family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleden's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Bleden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Bleden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleden 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 Bleden. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bleden. For the veterans among your Bleden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleden lifespan?

Average Bleden life expectancy in 1982 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleden 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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