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Blegen Family History

Blegen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farms especially in southeastern Norway named Bleiken from bleik ‘pale’ ‘light-colored’.

It incorporates the element -en, which is derived from vin ‘meadow’.

This indicates a connection to the land and its characteristics, emphasizing the landscape's influence on naming.

The use of color descriptors in the name suggests a visual association with the area.

Overall, the name reflects both geographical and physical attributes of the region.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blegen family from?

You can see how Blegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blegen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blegen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Blegen families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Blegen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Blegen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blegen 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 Blegen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blegen. 45% of Blegen men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Blegen women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blegen were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blegen 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Blegen. 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 427 military records available for the last name Blegen. For the veterans among your Blegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blegen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Blegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blegen in 1954 was 39, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blegen 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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