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Blessen Family History

Blessen 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: Bressan, Bessent, Blethen, Lesser, Besser, Jessen, Kessen, Bossen

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Where is the Blessen family from?

You can see how Blessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blessen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blessen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Blessen families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Blessen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Blessen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blessen 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 192 census records available for the last name Blessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blessen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Blessen. 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 Blessen. For the veterans among your Blessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blessen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Blessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blessen in 1967 was 68, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blessen 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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