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Blefgen Family History

Blefgen 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: Blegen, Bergen, Blethen, Leven, Berger, Ledger, Beger, Bogen, Leben

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Where is the Blefgen family from?

You can see how Blefgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blefgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blefgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Blefgen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Blefgen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blefgen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Blefgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blefgen 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Blefgen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Blefgen. For the veterans among your Blefgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blefgen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Blefgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blefgen in 1964 was 82, and 94 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blefgen 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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