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Blisner Family History

Blisner 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: Beisner, Bliesner, Reisner, Lister, Linner, Beiser, Biener, Elsner

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Where is the Blisner family from?

You can see how Blisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blisner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blisner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Blisner family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Blisner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Blisner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blisner 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 167 census records available for the last name Blisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blisner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Blisner. 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 11 military records available for the last name Blisner. For the veterans among your Blisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blisner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Blisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Blisner in 1973 was 81, and 83 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blisner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blisner 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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