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Bleis Family History

Bleis 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: Bleil, Leis, Blois, Kleis, Blees, Bless, Blais, Reis, Lewis, Boris

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Where is the Bleis family from?

You can see how Bleis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bleis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bleis family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bleis's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bleis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleis 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 Bleis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bleis. 100% of Bleis men worked as a Lawyer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Bleis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Bleis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleis 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Bleis. 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 78 military records available for the last name Bleis. For the veterans among your Bleis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Bleis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bleis in 1974 was 76, and 80 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleis 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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