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Blyde Family History

Blyde Surname Meaning

see Blyth.

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


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Where is the Blyde family from?

You can see how Blyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blyde family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blyde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Blyde families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Blyde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blyde families in 1891.
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What did your Blyde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blyde. 100% of Blyde men worked as a Taxi Driver and 90% of Blyde 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

  • Taxi Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Blyde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blyde 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Blyde. 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 223 military records available for the last name Blyde. For the veterans among your Blyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blyde lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Blyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Blyde in 1970 was 81, and 97 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blyde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blyde 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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