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Blessent Family History

Blessent 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: Bessent, Blissett, Blessing, Bessert, Bessett, Clement, Bressan

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Where is the Blessent family from?

You can see how Blessent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blessent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Blessent families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Blessent's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Blessent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blessent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Blessent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blessent 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Blessent. 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 66 military records available for the last name Blessent. For the veterans among your Blessent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blessent lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blessent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Blessent in 1963 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blessent 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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