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Blidge Family History

Blidge 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: Bridge, Klinge, Linge, Budge, Lodge, Ridge, Elvidge, Bridges, Bligh

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Where is the Blidge family from?

You can see how Blidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blidge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blidge families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Blidge families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blidge's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Blidge families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blidge 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 Blidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blidge. 100% of Blidge 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Blidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blidge 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Blidge. 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 6 military records available for the last name Blidge. For the veterans among your Blidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blidge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Blidge in 1964 was 76, and 21 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blidge 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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