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Bligie Family History

Bligie 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: Bailie, Bogie, Bligh, Logie, Bougie, Biggie, Bline, Bliese, Blaikie

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Where is the Bligie family from?

You can see how Bligie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bligie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bligie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bligie families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bligie's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bligie families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bligie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bligie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bligie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bligie. For the veterans among your Bligie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bligie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bligie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bligie

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