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Blatherwick Family History

Blatherwick Surname Meaning

From Blatherwycke (Northants) which is recorded as Blarewic in 1086 and Blatherwyk in the 12th century. The place-name is derived from Old English.

The term blaed(d)re refers to ‘bladder (as a plant-name)’, indicating a connection to the local flora.

Additionally, wīc translates to ‘specialized farm’, suggesting a specific purpose or function of the area.

Overall, the evolution of the name reflects both linguistic changes and agricultural significance over time.

This historical context enriches the understanding of Blatherwycke's identity and heritage.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Blatherwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blatherwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blatherwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 274 Blatherwick families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Blatherwick's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Blatherwick families in 1891.
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What did your Blatherwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blatherwick. 18% of Blatherwick men worked as a Farmer and 86% of Blatherwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blatherwick were General Farm Worker and Daily Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    18%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • General Farm Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Daily Domestic
    2%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 467 military records available for the last name Blatherwick. For the veterans among your Blatherwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blatherwick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Blatherwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blatherwick in 1951 was 30, and 63 in 2003.

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