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Blayer Family History

Blayer 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: Layer, Bayer, Blamer, Brayer, Blaser, Blazer, Player, Bloyer, Blauer

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Where is the Blayer family from?

You can see how Blayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Blayer family living in Breconshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blayer's in United Kingdom. Breconshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Blayer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blayer 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 Blayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blayer. 100% of Blayer 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blayer 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Blayer. 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 113 military records available for the last name Blayer. For the veterans among your Blayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blayer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Blayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Blayer in 1962 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blayer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blayer 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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