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Bledig Family History

Bledig 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: Bedi, Bredin, Leidig, Breig, Bleil, Ledin, Boeding, Boenig, Fleig

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Where is the Bledig family from?

You can see how Bledig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bledig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bledig families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bledig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bledig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bledig 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 Bledig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bledig. 100% of Bledig men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Bledig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Bledig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bledig 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bledig. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bledig. For the veterans among your Bledig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bledig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bledig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bledig in 1963 was 82, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bledig 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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