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Bleske Family History

Bleske 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: Beske, Leske, Blaske, Breske, Blake, Berke, Leake, Bleak, Beese

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Where is the Bleske family from?

You can see how Bleske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bleske families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bleske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bleske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleske. 100% of Bleske men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Bleske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Bleske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleske 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bleske. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bleske. For the veterans among your Bleske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bleske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bleske in 1963 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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