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Bleight Family History

Bleight 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: Sleight, Leight, Blight, Bleigh, Light, Bright, Leigh, Bligh, Slight

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Where is the Bleight family from?

You can see how Bleight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleight family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bleight families living in Virginia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bleight's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bleight families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleight 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 113 census records available for the last name Bleight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleight 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bleight. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bleight. For the veterans among your Bleight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleight lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Bleight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bleight in 1963 was 69, and 96 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleight 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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