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Blesius Family History

Blesius 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: Blasius, Blevins, Lenius, Brosius, Blesi, Bless, Lewis, Alexis, Bliss

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Where is the Blesius family from?

You can see how Blesius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blesius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blesius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Blesius families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Blesius's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Blesius families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Blesius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blesius 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Blesius. 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 27 military records available for the last name Blesius. For the veterans among your Blesius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blesius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Blesius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Blesius in 1963 was 69, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blesius 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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