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Blewer Family History

Blewer Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Bloor.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blewer family from?

You can see how Blewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blewer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blewer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Blewer families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Blewer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blewer families in 1891.
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What did your Blewer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waterman lighterman Travelling Heavy W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blewer. 100% of Blewer men worked as a Waterman lighterman Travelling Heavy W and 86% of Blewer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waterman lighterman Travelling Heavy W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%
  • Garment Machinist
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blewer 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Blewer. 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 302 military records available for the last name Blewer. For the veterans among your Blewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blewer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Blewer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Blewer in 1953 was 44, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blewer 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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