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Blyweiss Family History

Blyweiss 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: Bleiweiss, Bliss, Bayliss, Weiss, Schweiss, Lyness, Leiss, Pleiss

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Where is the Blyweiss family from?

You can see how Blyweiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blyweiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blyweiss family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Blyweiss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blyweiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blyweiss 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 Blyweiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Hanger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blyweiss. 50% of Blyweiss men worked as a Paper Hanger.

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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

  • Paper Hanger
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Blyweiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Blyweiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blyweiss 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Blyweiss. 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 4 military records available for the last name Blyweiss. For the veterans among your Blyweiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blyweiss lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Blyweiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blyweiss in 1969 was 48, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blyweiss 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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