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Blighe Family History

Blighe Surname Meaning

see Bligh.

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


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Where is the Blighe family from?

You can see how Blighe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blighe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Blighe families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Blighe's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Blighe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blighe 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 Blighe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blighe. 100% of Blighe men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker.

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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

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

What Blighe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Blighe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blighe 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Blighe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Blighe. For the veterans among your Blighe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blighe lifespan?

Average Blighe life expectancy in 1985 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blighe 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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