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Blieden Family History

Blieden 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: Linden, Bladen, Glidden, Breeden, Breden, Baisden, Blegen, Bloedel

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Where is the Blieden family from?

You can see how Blieden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blieden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blieden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Blieden families living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blieden's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Blieden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blieden 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 Blieden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Relief Investigator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blieden. 50% of Blieden men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Blieden women worked as a Relief Investigator.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Relief Investigator
    100%

What Blieden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Blieden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blieden 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Blieden. 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 127 military records available for the last name Blieden. For the veterans among your Blieden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blieden lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Blieden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Blieden in 1960 was 30, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blieden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blieden 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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