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Bleir Family History

Bleir 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: Blair, Bleil, Bleier, Bear, Beer, Baer, Leib, Bleak, Lear, Blain

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Where is the Bleir family from?

You can see how Bleir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleir family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleir families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 4 Bleir families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bleir's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Bleir families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleir 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 Bleir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleir. 32% of Bleir men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Bleir women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bleir were Salesman and Nurse Traing.

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Nurse Traing
    34%

What Bleir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Bleir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleir 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Bleir. 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 96 military records available for the last name Bleir. For the veterans among your Bleir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleir lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bleir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bleir in 1966 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleir 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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