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Bleming Family History

Bleming 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: Fleming, Leming, Flemming, Leeming, Lemming, Flaming, Bering

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Where is the Bleming family from?

You can see how Bleming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleming family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bleming families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Bleming family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bleming's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Bleming families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleming surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Bleming ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleming. 20% of Bleming men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%

What Bleming family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Bleming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleming 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bleming. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bleming. For the veterans among your Bleming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleming lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bleming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bleming in 1967 was 61, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleming

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleming 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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