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Bleston Family History

Bleston 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: Leston, Alston, Burston, Beaston, Elston, Boston, Preston, Belton

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Where is the Bleston family from?

You can see how Bleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleston families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bleston family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bleston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Bleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleston 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bleston. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bleston. For the veterans among your Bleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Bleston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bleston in 1965 was 83, and 76 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleston 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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