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Bliwas Family History

Bliwas 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: Elias, Bliss, Livas, Blas, Sliwa, Olivas, Bilas, Bias, Lias, Ligas

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bliwas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bliwas 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bliwas. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Bliwas. For the veterans among your Bliwas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bliwas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bliwas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bliwas in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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