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Blighton Family History

Blighton Surname Meaning

see Blyton.

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


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Where is the Blighton family from?

You can see how Blighton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blighton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Blighton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Blighton families living in Essex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Blighton's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Blighton families in 1891.
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What did your Blighton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blighton. 100% of Blighton men worked as a Farmworker and 81% of Blighton 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

  • Farmworker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Blighton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blighton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blighton 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Blighton. 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 190 military records available for the last name Blighton. For the veterans among your Blighton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blighton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Blighton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Blighton in 1965 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blighton 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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