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Blyght Family History

Blyght 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: Blight, Light, Bright, Blythe, Bligh, Slight, Slaght, Blyth, Flight

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Where is the Blyght family from?

You can see how Blyght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blyght family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Blyght families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Blyght families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Blyght's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blyght families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Blyght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blyght 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Blyght. 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 2 military records available for the last name Blyght. For the veterans among your Blyght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blyght 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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