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Bliesman Family History

Bliesman 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: Lisman, Glissman, Bierman, Liebman, Leesman, Wiesman, Lierman

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Where is the Bliesman family from?

You can see how Bliesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bliesman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bliesman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bliesman families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Bliesman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bliesman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bliesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bliesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bliesman. 100% of Bliesman 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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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Bliesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bliesman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bliesman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bliesman. For the veterans among your Bliesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bliesman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Bliesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bliesman in 1963 was 78, and 97 in 2000.

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