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Blier Family History

Blier Surname Meaning

French (mainly Manche): shortened form of Belier Bélier either from Old French belier ‘ram’ a nickname referring to sexual prowess or applied to a man of powerful build.

Alternatively, it may derive from the ancient Germanic personal name Bilihari composed of the elements bili ‘gentle’ and hari ‘army’.

Americanized form of German Bleier.

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


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You can see how Blier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 102 Blier families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Blier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Blier families in 1911.
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What did your Blier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blier. 27% of Blier men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    27%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farmers Son
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blier 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Blier. 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 337 military records available for the last name Blier. For the veterans among your Blier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blier lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Blier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blier in 1954 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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