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Blixt Family History

Blixt Surname Meaning

Swedish: soldier's name or ornamental name from blixt ‘lightning’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blixt family from?

You can see how Blixt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blixt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blixt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Blixt families living in Cornwall. This was about 83% of all the recorded Blixt's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Blixt families in 1891.
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What did your Blixt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blixt. 25% of Blixt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Blixt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blixt were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookeeper Assistant
    23%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blixt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blixt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blixt. 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 361 military records available for the last name Blixt. For the veterans among your Blixt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blixt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Blixt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blixt in 1957 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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