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Blyda Family History

Blyda 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: Lyda, Boyda, Beyda, Boda, Buda, Banda, Bly, Lada, Lyde, Breda

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Where is the Blyda family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blyda 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 Blyda ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Blyda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Blyda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blyda 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Blyda. 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 27 military records available for the last name Blyda. For the veterans among your Blyda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blyda lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Blyda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Blyda in 1968 was 83, and 59 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blyda 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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