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Blett Family History

Blett 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: Brett, Blatt, Flett, Lett, Plett, Klett, Bett, Bluett, Bleth, Butt

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Where is the Blett family from?

You can see how Blett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Blett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Blett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Blett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Blett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blett 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 Blett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blett. 50% of Blett men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Blett women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blett were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blett 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Blett. 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 145 military records available for the last name Blett. For the veterans among your Blett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Blett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Blett in 1955 was 49, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blett 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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