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Bleise Family History

Bleise 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: Leise, Bloise, Blaise, Beise, Blease, Bleile, Bliss, Leite, Breese

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Where is the Bleise family from?

You can see how Bleise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bleise families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bleise's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bleise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleise 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 Bleise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleise. 100% of Bleise men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bleise 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Bleise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Bleise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleise 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Bleise. 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 87 military records available for the last name Bleise. For the veterans among your Bleise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleise lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bleise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bleise in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleise 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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