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Bleby Family History

Bleby Surname Meaning

see Blaby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bleby family from?

You can see how Bleby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bleby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Bleby families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bleby's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bleby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleby 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 Bleby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bleby. 100% of Bleby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Bleby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleby 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Bleby. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bleby. For the veterans among your Bleby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleby

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