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Bleish Family History

Bleish 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: Blish, Bleich, Bleigh, Bliss, Leigh, Klish, Bligh, Sleigh, Gleich

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Where is the Bleish family from?

You can see how Bleish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bleish families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleish's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bleish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleish 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 Bleish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleish. 100% of Bleish women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Bleish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Bleish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleish 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bleish. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bleish. For the veterans among your Bleish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Bleish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bleish in 1966 was 79, and 90 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleish 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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