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Blei Family History

Blei Name Meaning

German: variant of Bley ‘lead’. Dutch: variant of Bleij a nickname for someone who has a cheerful character from the adjective blij ‘merry gay happy’. Compare Bley and Bly .

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


Similar surnames: Lei, Bley, Bleil, Blea, Blesi, Blew, Blee, Brei, Li, Wei

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Where is the Blei family from?

You can see how Blei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blei family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blei families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Blei family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Blei's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Blei families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blei ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tudiante was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blei. 100% of Blei women worked as a Tudiante. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tudiante
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blei 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Blei. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blei. For the veterans among your Blei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blei lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Blei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Blei in 1951 was 44, and 62 in 2004.

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