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Blessley Family History

Blessley 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: Lessley, Baessler, Bessey, Bensley, Kressley, Bessler, Beasley

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Where is the Blessley family from?

You can see how Blessley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blessley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blessley families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Blessley families living in Hampshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Blessley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Blessley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blessley 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 Blessley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blessley. 100% of Blessley 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Blessley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blessley 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Blessley. 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 94 military records available for the last name Blessley. For the veterans among your Blessley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blessley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Blessley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Blessley in 1974 was 74, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blessley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blessley 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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