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Blessett Family History

Blessett 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: Blissett, Bessett, Bessent, Blewett, Bessette, Bassett, Bressette

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Where is the Blessett family from?

You can see how Blessett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blessett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Blessett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Blessett families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Blessett's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Blessett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blessett 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 Blessett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coach Body Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blessett. 100% of Blessett men worked as a Coach Body Builder and 100% of Blessett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coach Body Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blessett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blessett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blessett 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Blessett. 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 68 military records available for the last name Blessett. For the veterans among your Blessett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blessett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Blessett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blessett in 1967 was 77, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blessett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blessett 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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