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Bliest Family History

Bliest 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: Bliese, Best, Bliss, Priest, List, Lies, Bies, Liese, Triest, Vliet

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Where is the Bliest family from?

You can see how Bliest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bliest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bliest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bliest families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bliest's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bliest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bliest 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 36 census records available for the last name Bliest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bliest 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bliest. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bliest. For the veterans among your Bliest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bliest lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1973, in the United States, Bliest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bliest in 1966 was 79, and 79 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bliest 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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