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Bleshman Family History

Bleshman 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: Blechman, Fleshman, Blessman, Leishman, Leseman, Lishman, Freshman

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Where is the Bleshman family from?

You can see how Bleshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleshman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bleshman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bleshman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bleshman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleshman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bleshman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bleshman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Bleshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleshman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bleshman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bleshman. For the veterans among your Bleshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleshman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bleshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bleshman in 1968 was 62, and 88 in 2003.

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