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Blurton Family History

Blurton Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): habitational name from Blurton in Staffordshire so named with an Old English word blōr possibly ‘hill’.

Blurton's etymology is rooted in the Old English language, reflecting the geographical features of the area.

The term tūn translates to ‘settlement’, indicating that the name refers to a place where people lived and settled.

This combination of terms highlights both the physical landscape and the communal aspect of the location.

As a result, the name Blurton is a reflection of the historical and cultural significance of the settlement in Staffordshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blurton family from?

You can see how Blurton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blurton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blurton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 167 Blurton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Blurton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Blurton families in 1891.
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What did your Blurton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blurton. 17% of Blurton men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Blurton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blurton were Motor Body Builder and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Chauffeur
    9%
  • Motor Body Builder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Tailoress
    3%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 387 immigration records available for the last name Blurton. 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 903 military records available for the last name Blurton. For the veterans among your Blurton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blurton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Blurton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Blurton in 1959 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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