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Bliton Family History

Bliton 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: Linton, Alton, Alston, Elton, Buxton, Luton, Elston, Boston, Brinton

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Where is the Bliton family from?

You can see how Bliton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bliton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bliton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Bliton families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bliton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bliton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bliton 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 Bliton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bliton. 54% of Bliton 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
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

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Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Bliton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bliton 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bliton. 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 108 military records available for the last name Bliton. For the veterans among your Bliton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bliton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bliton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bliton in 1963 was 78, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bliton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bliton 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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