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Bleecher Family History

Bleecher 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: Bleicher, Bleacher, Beecher, Bleecker, Blecher, Becher, Letcher

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Where is the Bleecher family from?

You can see how Bleecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleecher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Bleecher families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleecher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bleecher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleecher 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 Bleecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleecher. 75% of Bleecher 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
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Bleecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Bleecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleecher 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Bleecher. 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 95 military records available for the last name Bleecher. For the veterans among your Bleecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleecher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bleecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bleecher in 1962 was 66, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleecher 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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