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Bleick Family History

Bleick Name 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: Blick, Leick, Bleck, Bleich, Beck, Black, Brick, Bick, Bulick, Fleck

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Where is the Bleick family from?

You can see how Bleick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bleick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Bleick families living in Wisconsin. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bleick's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bleick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleick 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 Bleick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleick. 34% of Bleick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bleick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bleick were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bleick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleick 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Bleick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 126 military records available for the last name Bleick. For the veterans among your Bleick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bleick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bleick in 1962 was 90, and 78 in 2004.

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