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Bliston Family History

Bliston 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: Liston, Linton, Alston, Burston, Whiston, Beaston, Elston, Boston

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Where is the Bliston family from?

You can see how Bliston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bliston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bliston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bliston family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bliston's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bliston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bliston 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 Bliston ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Bliston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bliston 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bliston. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bliston. For the veterans among your Bliston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bliston lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bliston

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