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Bliek Family History

Bliek Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname for a vivacious person from bliek ‘sprat’ a small fish also a breamlike freshwater fish.

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


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Where is the Bliek family from?

You can see how Bliek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bliek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bliek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bliek family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bliek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bliek families in 1891.
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What did your Bliek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bliek. 60% of Bliek 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Bliek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Bliek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bliek 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Bliek. 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 56 military records available for the last name Bliek. For the veterans among your Bliek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bliek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bliek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bliek in 1963 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bliek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bliek 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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