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Blaim Family History

Blaim 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: Blain, Blair, Flaim, Baim, Blaum, Blais, Bain, Blake, Black, Baum

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Where is the Blaim family from?

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

What did your Blaim ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Blaim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaim 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Blaim. 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 221 military records available for the last name Blaim. For the veterans among your Blaim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaim lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Blaim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blaim in 1969 was 86, and 62 in 2000.

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