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Bliem Family History

Bliem 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: Bloem, Bliek, Blier, Liem, Blick, Lier, Bliss, Bien, Plier, Lien

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Where is the Bliem family from?

You can see how Bliem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bliem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bliem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bliem family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bliem's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bliem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bliem 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 Bliem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenograph were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bliem. 34% of Bliem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bliem women worked as a Stenograph.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenograph
    100%

What Bliem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bliem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bliem 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Bliem. 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 106 military records available for the last name Bliem. For the veterans among your Bliem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bliem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bliem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bliem in 1964 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bliem 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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