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Blevens Family History

Blevens Surname Meaning

English (of Welsh origin): variant of Blevins.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blevens family from?

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 USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Blevens families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blevens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blevens families in 1911.
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What did your Blevens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blevens. 26% of Blevens men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Blevens women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blevens were Miner and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

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 Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Blevens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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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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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blevens 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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