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Blears Family History

Blears Surname Meaning

variant of Blear with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Blears family from?

You can see how Blears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blears family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blears families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 193 Blears families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Blears's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blears families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blears surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blears ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blears. 24% of Blears men worked as a Retired and 79% of Blears women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blears were Motor Driver Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Retired
    24%
  • Fruiterer (own Account)
    16%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Motor Driver Heavy Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Barmaid
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blears 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Blears. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Blears. For the veterans among your Blears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blears lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Blears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Blears in 1968 was 86, and 76 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blears 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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