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Blathwayt Family History

Blathwayt 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: Blakeway, Lashway, Brathwaite, Blatt, Latham, Hathaway, Blatchley

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Where is the Blathwayt family from?

You can see how Blathwayt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blathwayt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Blathwayt families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Blathwayt's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Blathwayt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blathwayt 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 Blathwayt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blathwayt. 50% of Blathwayt women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%
  • Certificated Nursery Nurs
    25%

What Blathwayt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Blathwayt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blathwayt 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Blathwayt. 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 94 military records available for the last name Blathwayt. For the veterans among your Blathwayt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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