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Bligen Family History

Bligen Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Bligen family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and House Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bligen. 60% of Bligen men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bligen women worked as a House Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bligen were Farmer and Cook.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    25%
  • Domestic
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Bligen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Bligen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bligen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bligen. 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 91 military records available for the last name Bligen. For the veterans among your Bligen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bligen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bligen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bligen in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bligen 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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