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Bleja Family History

Bleja 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: Blea, Leja, Bleak, Breda, Bera, Bena, Leva, Bley, Bejar, Blech

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Where is the Bleja family from?

You can see how Bleja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bleja families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bleja's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bleja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleja 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 61 census records available for the last name Bleja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleja 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bleja. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bleja. For the veterans among your Bleja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleja lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Bleja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bleja in 1971 was 87, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleja 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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