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Bluis Family History

Bluis 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: Buis, Sluis, Blois, Luis, Blais, Boris, Lis, Buss, Bliss, Blain

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Where is the Bluis family from?

You can see how Bluis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bluis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 5 Bluis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bluis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bluis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bluis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Bluis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bluis. 50% of Bluis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bluis women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bluis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Bluis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluis 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bluis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bluis. For the veterans among your Bluis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Bluis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bluis in 1962 was 78, and 60 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bluis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bluis 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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