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Blessitt Family History

Blessitt 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, Blessing, Blewitt, Bessett, Leavitt, Nesbitt, Bessent

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Where is the Blessitt family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blessitt. 100% of Blessitt 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 386 census records available for the last name Blessitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blessitt 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Blessitt. 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 70 military records available for the last name Blessitt. For the veterans among your Blessitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blessitt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Blessitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Blessitt in 1965 was 77, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blessitt 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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