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Blesener Family History

Blesener 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: Flessner, Leshner, Lesner, Besemer, Plessner, Fleener, Lessner

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Where is the Blesener family from?

You can see how Blesener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blesener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blesener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Blesener families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Blesener's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blesener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blesener 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 Blesener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blesener. 43% of Blesener men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Janitor
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Blesener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Blesener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blesener 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Blesener. 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 57 military records available for the last name Blesener. For the veterans among your Blesener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blesener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blesener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Blesener in 1963 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blesener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blesener 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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