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Blewden Family History

Blewden Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps from Bloodden in Adisham (Kent) which is recorded as Bledding and Bledyng in 1270

or alternatively perhaps a variant of Blethyn if it had had undergone a similar development to the place-name Bloodden.

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


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Where is the Blewden family from?

You can see how Blewden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blewden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Blewden families living in Hampshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Blewden's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Blewden families in 1891.
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What did your Blewden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blewden. 100% of Blewden men worked as an Aircraft Joiner and 100% of Blewden 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aircraft Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Blewden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blewden 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Blewden. 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 76 military records available for the last name Blewden. For the veterans among your Blewden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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