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Blis Family History

Blis 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: Lis, Bliss, Buis, Balis, Bois, Blas, Blois, Flis, Blish, Blix

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Where is the Blis family from?

You can see how Blis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Blis family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blis's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Blis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blis 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 613 census records available for the last name Blis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blis 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Blis. 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 469 military records available for the last name Blis. For the veterans among your Blis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Blis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blis in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blis 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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