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Blytt Family History

Blytt 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: Blatt, Blyth, Butt, Batt, Brett, Lott, Bott, Bratt, Bly, Slott

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Where is the Blytt family from?

You can see how Blytt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blytt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blytt families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Blytt families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Blytt's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Blytt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blytt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Blytt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blytt 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Blytt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Blytt. For the veterans among your Blytt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blytt lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Blytt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blytt in 1982 was 76, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blytt 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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