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Bleiben Family History

Bleiben 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: Leben, Kleiber, Blethen, Eiben, Leinen, Blegen, Bleiberg, Bleiler

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Where is the Bleiben family from?

You can see how Bleiben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleiben family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bleiben families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bleiben's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bleiben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleiben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Bleiben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleiben 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bleiben. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bleiben. For the veterans among your Bleiben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleiben 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleiben

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