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Bleess Family History

Bleess 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: Blees, Bless, Lees, Bliss, Beets, Leeds, Breese, Beese, Bloss, Blass

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Where is the Bleess family from?

You can see how Bleess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleess family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bleess families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Bleess family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleess's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bleess families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleess 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 Bleess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleess. 100% of Bleess men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bleess women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bleess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Bleess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleess 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bleess. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bleess. For the veterans among your Bleess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleess lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Bleess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bleess in 1961 was 58, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleess 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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