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Blisset Family History

Blisset 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: Blissett, Bisset, Bliss, Brissey, Beissel, Bissen, Blosser, Beisser

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Where is the Blisset family from?

You can see how Blisset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blisset family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blisset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Blisset families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Blisset's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blisset families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blisset surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blisset ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blisset. 100% of Blisset women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Blisset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Blisset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blisset 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Blisset. 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 56 military records available for the last name Blisset. For the veterans among your Blisset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blisset lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Blisset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Blisset in 1971 was 45, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blisset 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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