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Bleiss Family History

Bleiss 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: Bliss, Leiss, Pleiss, Bless, Kleiss, Biss, Weiss, Bloss, Blass, Bress

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Where is the Bleiss family from?

You can see how Bleiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bleiss families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleiss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bleiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Bleiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleiss 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bleiss. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bleiss. For the veterans among your Bleiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleiss lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Bleiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bleiss in 1975 was 88, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleiss 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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