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Bletson Family History

Bletson 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: Betson, Letson, Benson, Blethen, Belson, Beeson, Bledsoe, Alexson

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Where is the Bletson family from?

You can see how Bletson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bletson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bletson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Bletson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bletson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bletson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Bletson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bletson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bletson. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bletson. For the veterans among your Bletson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bletson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bletson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bletson in 1965 was 39, and 31 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bletson 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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