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Bluett Family History

Bluett Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Blewett.

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


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Where is the Bluett family from?

You can see how Bluett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bluett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Bluett families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Bluett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bluett families in 1891.
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What did your Bluett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bluett. 36% of Bluett men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Bluett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bluett were Fish fruit Merchant and Retired.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • General Labourer
    36%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    15%
  • Fish fruit Merchant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Bluett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluett 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 Bluett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bluett. For the veterans among your Bluett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bluett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bluett in 1961 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bluett 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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