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Blessings Family History

Blessings 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: Blessing, Blessinger, Lessing, Levings, Flemings, Leising

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Where is the Blessings family from?

You can see how Blessings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blessings family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blessings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Blessings family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blessings's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Blessings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blessings 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 135 census records available for the last name Blessings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blessings 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Blessings. 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 13 military records available for the last name Blessings. For the veterans among your Blessings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blessings lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Blessings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blessings in 1979 was 77, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blessings 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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