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Blythen Family History

Blythen Surname Meaning

see Blethyn.

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


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Where is the Blythen family from?

You can see how Blythen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blythen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Blythen families living in Flintshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Blythen's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Blythen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blythen 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 Blythen 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 Blythen. 25% of Blythen men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Blythen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blythen were Engine Driver and Domestic Servant.

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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
    25%
  • Dock Labourer
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Engine Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Work
    10%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

What Blythen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Blythen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blythen 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Blythen. 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 91 military records available for the last name Blythen. For the veterans among your Blythen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blythen lifespan?

Average Blythen life expectancy in 1980 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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