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Bleifus Family History

Bleifus 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: Bliss, Blasius, Beilfuss, Dreyfus, Bleil, Leis, Leifer, Bleiler, Leif

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Where is the Bleifus family from?

You can see how Bleifus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleifus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleifus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bleifus families living in West Virginia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bleifus's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Bleifus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleifus 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 Bleifus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleifus. 60% of Bleifus men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Bleifus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Bleifus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleifus 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bleifus. 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 80 military records available for the last name Bleifus. For the veterans among your Bleifus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleifus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Bleifus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bleifus in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleifus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleifus 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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