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Bligard Family History

Bligard 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: Blizard, Legard, Boilard, Bongard, Linard, Bogard, Lingard, Bungard

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Where is the Bligard family from?

You can see how Bligard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bligard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bligard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bligard families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bligard's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bligard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bligard 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 131 census records available for the last name Bligard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bligard 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bligard. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bligard. For the veterans among your Bligard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bligard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bligard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bligard in 1971 was 74, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bligard 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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