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Bli Family History

Bli 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: Li, Bai, Ali, Bly, Bi, Bali, Bui, Eli, Blix, Ji

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Where is the Bli family from?

You can see how Bli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bli family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bli's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bli 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 326 census records available for the last name Bli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bli 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Bli. 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 34 military records available for the last name Bli. For the veterans among your Bli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bli lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Bli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bli in 1968 was 92, and 76 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bli 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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