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Blees Family History

Blees Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: from a vernacular form of the personal name Blasius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blees family from?

You can see how Blees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blees family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blees families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Blees family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blees's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Blees families in 1911.
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What did your Blees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blees. 78% of Blees men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blees women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Baker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blees 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Blees. 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 422 military records available for the last name Blees. For the veterans among your Blees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blees lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Blees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blees in 1953 was 23, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blees 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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