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Bleistine Family History

Bleistine 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: Ristine, Blessing, Leising, Leiting, Blystone, Derstine, Beiting

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Where is the Bleistine family from?

You can see how Bleistine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleistine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleistine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Bleistine families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bleistine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bleistine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleistine 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 Bleistine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleistine. 100% of Bleistine men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Bleistine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Bleistine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleistine 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bleistine. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bleistine. For the veterans among your Bleistine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleistine lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Bleistine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bleistine in 1976 was 27, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleistine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleistine 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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