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Bleil Family History

Bleil Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for anyone whose work involved the use of an instrument for pounding, crushing, or beating from Middle High German bliuwel.

German Bleil(e) ‘pestle, beater’.

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


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Where is the Bleil family from?

You can see how Bleil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bleil families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bleil's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bleil families in 1891.
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What did your Bleil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and 0 were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleil. 37% of Bleil men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Bleil women worked as a 0. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bleil were Office Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Office Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • 0
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bleil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleil 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Bleil. 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 518 military records available for the last name Bleil. For the veterans among your Bleil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleil lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bleil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bleil in 1956 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleil 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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