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Bleton Family History

Bleton 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: Breton, Beeton, Alton, Alston, Leon, Elton, Buxton, Luton, Elston

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Where is the Bleton family from?

You can see how Bleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bleton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleton 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 98 census records available for the last name Bleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleton 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bleton. 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 Bleton. For the veterans among your Bleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleton lifespan?

Average Bleton life expectancy in 1966 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleton 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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