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Blight Family History

Blight Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Bligh originating from the Tamar Valley. English: variant of Blythe.

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


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Where is the Blight family from?

You can see how Blight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blight family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blight families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 70 Blight families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Blight's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blight families in 1911.
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What did your Blight ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blight. 57% of Blight men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Farmers Son
    9%
  • Labourer
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Blight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blight 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blight. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Blight. For the veterans among your Blight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blight lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Blight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Blight in 1946 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blight 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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