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Blewet Family History

Blewet 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: Blewett, Fleet, Blower, Brewer, Leet, Blegen, Bleier, Benet, Ledet

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Where is the Blewet family from?

You can see how Blewet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blewet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blewet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Blewet families living in Cornwall. This was about 44% of all the recorded Blewet's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Blewet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blewet 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 440 census records available for the last name Blewet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blewet 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Blewet. 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 12 military records available for the last name Blewet. For the veterans among your Blewet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blewet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blewet 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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