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Bleiler Family History

Bleiler Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Bleil + the agent suffix -er.

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


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Where is the Bleiler family from?

You can see how Bleiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bleiler families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleiler's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bleiler families in 1891.
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What did your Bleiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleiler. 13% of Bleiler men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Bleiler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bleiler were Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Cashier
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Bleiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bleiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleiler 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Bleiler. 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 499 military records available for the last name Bleiler. For the veterans among your Bleiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleiler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bleiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bleiler in 1956 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleiler 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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