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Bleedorn Family History

Bleedorn Surname 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: Bloedorn, Glendon, Creedon, Blender, Hagedorn, Breeden, Bendon

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Where is the Bleedorn family from?

You can see how Bleedorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleedorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleedorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Bleedorn families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleedorn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bleedorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleedorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bleedorn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

What Bleedorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Bleedorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleedorn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bleedorn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Bleedorn. For the veterans among your Bleedorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleedorn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bleedorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bleedorn in 1966 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleedorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleedorn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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