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Blessey Family History

Blessey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bessey, Bussey, Lesser, Pressey, Brissey, Besser, Vessey, Besse

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Where is the Blessey family from?

You can see how Blessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blessey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blessey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Blessey families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Blessey's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Blessey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blessey 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 Blessey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blessey. 100% of Blessey men worked as a Dier.

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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

  • Dier
    100%

What Blessey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Blessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blessey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Blessey. 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 87 military records available for the last name Blessey. For the veterans among your Blessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blessey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Blessey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blessey in 1969 was 83, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blessey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blessey 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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