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Blissitt Family History

Blissitt Surname Meaning

see Blissett.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Blissitt family from?

You can see how Blissitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blissitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blissitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Blissitt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Blissitt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Blissitt families in 1891.
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What did your Blissitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blissitt. 100% of Blissitt men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Blissitt 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Blissitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Blissitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blissitt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Blissitt. 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 158 military records available for the last name Blissitt. For the veterans among your Blissitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blissitt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Blissitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Blissitt in 1951 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blissitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blissitt 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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