This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Blyghton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Blyghton Family History

Blyghton 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: Boughton, Brighton, Houghton, Haughton, Roughton, Oughton, Laughton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Blyghton family from?

You can see how Blyghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blyghton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Blyghton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blyghton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blyghton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blyghton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Blyghton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Blyghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blyghton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Blyghton

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Blyghton. 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.

View all Blyghton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Blyghton. For the veterans among your Blyghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Blyghton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Blyghton family history

Discover More

What is the average Blyghton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blyghton 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Blyghton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial