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Blithe Family History

Blithe 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: Blythe, Barthe, Blethen, Bligh, Bluth, Bathe, Litke, Waithe, Bither

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Where is the Blithe family from?

You can see how Blithe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blithe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blithe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Blithe families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Blithe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blithe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blithe 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 Blithe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blithe. 100% of Blithe 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blithe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blithe 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Blithe. 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 305 military records available for the last name Blithe. For the veterans among your Blithe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blithe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Blithe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Blithe in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blithe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blithe 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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