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Blindheim Family History

Blindheim 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: Sundheim, Bernheim, Blinder, Lindholm, Linde, Lindley, Windham

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Where is the Blindheim family from?

You can see how Blindheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blindheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blindheim family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blindheim's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Blindheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blindheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blindheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%
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What Blindheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Blindheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blindheim 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Blindheim. 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 20 military records available for the last name Blindheim. For the veterans among your Blindheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blindheim lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Blindheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blindheim in 1957 was 59, and 70 in 2002.

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