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Blehm Family History

Blehm Surname Meaning

German: variant or an altered form of Blöhm (see Blohm).

This is one of the German surnames that became established in the Volga basin in Russia in the 19th century.

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


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Where is the Blehm family from?

You can see how Blehm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blehm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Blehm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Blehm families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Blehm's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Blehm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blehm 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 Blehm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blehm. 33% of Blehm men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Blehm women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blehm were Farm Operator and Helper.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Helper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blehm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blehm 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Blehm. 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 320 military records available for the last name Blehm. For the veterans among your Blehm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blehm lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Blehm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Blehm in 1945 was 23, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blehm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blehm 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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