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Blisk Family History

Blisk 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, Bliss, Lisk, Brisk, Bliek, Blink, Blish, Black, Brick, Bick

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Where is the Blisk family from?

You can see how Blisk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blisk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Blisk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Blisk family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Blisk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blisk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blisk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blisk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blisk. 100% of Blisk women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Blisk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blisk 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Blisk. 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 37 military records available for the last name Blisk. For the veterans among your Blisk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blisk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Blisk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Blisk in 1970 was 82, and 71 in 2001.

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