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Bling Family History

Bling 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: Ling, Bing, Blind, Kling, Bring, Boling, Blink, Bline, Fling, Blinn

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Where is the Bling family from?

You can see how Bling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bling families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bling 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 Bling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bling. 100% of Bling men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Bling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Bling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bling 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bling. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bling. For the veterans among your Bling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bling lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Bling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bling in 1988 was 82, and 90 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bling 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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