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Blevens Name Meaning

English, of Welsh origin: variant of Blevins.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Blevins, Bevens, Bivens, Bevans, Leven, Evens, Bevels, Bliven, Bevins

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Blevens Family Origin

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You can see how Blevens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blevens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blevens families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Blevens families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Blevens's in the UK. London had the highest population of Blevens families in 1891.
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Blevens Family Occupations

What did your Blevens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boilermaker Rivetter Heavy Wor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Blevens. 34% of Blevens men worked as a Boilermaker Rivetter Heavy Wor and 38% of Blevens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blevens were Joiner Labourer and Mineral Works Box

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Boilermaker Rivetter Heavy Wor
    34%
  • Gas Savin Layer
    34%
  • Joiner Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    38%
  • Machinist Waterproofer
    25%
  • Dispatcher (clothing
    13%
  • Mineral Works Box
    13%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Blevens Historical Records

What Blevens family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Blevens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blevens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Blevens. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Blevens. For the veterans among your Blevens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Blevens Life Expectancy

What is the average Blevens lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Blevens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blevens in 1955 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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