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Blesi Family History

Blesi Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from a pet form of the personal name Blasius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blesi family from?

You can see how Blesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blesi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blesi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blesi family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Blesi's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Blesi families in 1891.
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What did your Blesi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blesi. 55% of Blesi men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Blesi women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blesi were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Blesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Blesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blesi 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Blesi. 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 153 military records available for the last name Blesi. For the veterans among your Blesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blesi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blesi in 1963 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blesi 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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