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Blessed Family History

Blessed Surname Meaning

from Middle English iblescede ‘blessed happy fortunate’.

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


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Where is the Blessed family from?

You can see how Blessed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blessed family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blessed families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Blessed families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Blessed's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blessed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blessed 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 Blessed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blessed. 91% of Blessed 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
    91%
  • Social Work Officer
    10%

What Blessed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Blessed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blessed 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Blessed. 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 352 military records available for the last name Blessed. For the veterans among your Blessed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blessed lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Blessed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Blessed in 1970 was 72, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blessed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blessed 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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