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Blish Family History

Blish Name Meaning

English: rare variant of Bliss . The surname seems to have died out in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Lish, Blush, Bligh, Bish, Brash, Bliss, Bline, Blash, Bise, Plush

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Where is the Blish family from?

You can see how Blish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Blish family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blish's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Blish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blish. 25% of Blish men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Blish women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blish were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Blish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blish 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Blish. 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 Blish. For the veterans among your Blish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blish lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Blish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blish in 1945 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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