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Blythyn Family History

Blythyn 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: Blythe, Blethen, Blyth, Bluth, Bothun, Althen, Luthy, Bathon, Benthin

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Where is the Blythyn family from?

You can see how Blythyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blythyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Blythyn families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Blythyn's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Blythyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blythyn 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 Blythyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blythyn. 75% of Blythyn 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Furrier
    25%

What Blythyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Blythyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blythyn 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Blythyn. 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 56 military records available for the last name Blythyn. For the veterans among your Blythyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blythyn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Blythyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Blythyn in 1977 was 83, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blythyn 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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