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Bleiweis Family History

Bleiweis 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: Bleiweiss, Lewis, Blewett, Bleiberg, Bleiler, Clewis, Bleier

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Where is the Bleiweis family from?

You can see how Bleiweis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleiweis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bleiweis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Bleiweis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleiweis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bleiweis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleiweis 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 Bleiweis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleiweis. 50% of Bleiweis men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Bleiweis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Bleiweis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleiweis 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Bleiweis. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bleiweis. For the veterans among your Bleiweis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleiweis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bleiweis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bleiweis in 1967 was 81, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleiweis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleiweis 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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