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Blim Family History

Blim 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: Klim, Blum, Blom, Brim, Lim, Beim, Baim, Blix, Li, Kim

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Where is the Blim family from?

You can see how Blim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Blim families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Blim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blim families in 1880.
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What did your Blim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blim. 50% of Blim men worked as a Grocer and 100% of Blim women worked as a Sales Clerk. .

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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

  • Grocer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blim 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Blim. 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 335 military records available for the last name Blim. For the veterans among your Blim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blim lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Blim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Blim in 1943 was 20, and 77 in 2003.

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