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Blyton Family History

Blyton Surname Meaning

from Blyton (Lincs) which probably derives its name from the old Scandinavian personal name Bligr + Old English tūn ‘farmstead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blyton family from?

You can see how Blyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blyton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Blyton families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Blyton's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Blyton families in 1891.
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What did your Blyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blyton. 60% of Blyton men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Blyton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blyton were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private School Teacher
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 210 immigration records available for the last name Blyton. 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 229 military records available for the last name Blyton. For the veterans among your Blyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blyton lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Blyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Blyton in 1955 was 47, and 73 in 2000.

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