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Bleyl Family History

Bleyl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bleil.

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


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Where is the Bleyl family from?

You can see how Bleyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleyl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleyl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bleyl family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleyl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bleyl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleyl 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 Bleyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleyl. 50% of Bleyl 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Bleyl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Bleyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleyl 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Bleyl. 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 255 military records available for the last name Bleyl. For the veterans among your Bleyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleyl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bleyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bleyl in 1964 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleyl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleyl 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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