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Bleisch Family History

Bleisch 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: Fleisch, Bleich, Breisch, Letsch, Gleich, Pletsch, Reisch, Lersch

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Where is the Bleisch family from?

You can see how Bleisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Bleisch families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bleisch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bleisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleisch 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 Bleisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleisch. 67% of Bleisch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bleisch women worked as a Housework.

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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
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Bleisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Bleisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleisch 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Bleisch. 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 145 military records available for the last name Bleisch. For the veterans among your Bleisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleisch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bleisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bleisch in 1962 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleisch 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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