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Blezard Family History

Blezard Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Blessed.

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


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Where is the Blezard family from?

You can see how Blezard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blezard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blezard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 212 Blezard families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Blezard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blezard families in 1891.
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What did your Blezard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blezard. 36% of Blezard men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 59% of Blezard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blezard were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    36%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Hosiery Salesman
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Blezard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blezard 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Blezard. 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 454 military records available for the last name Blezard. For the veterans among your Blezard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blezard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Blezard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Blezard in 1962 was 53, and 86 in 2000.

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