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Blewster Family History

Blewster Name 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: Brewster, Bester, Lester, Brester, Leister, Boester, Lewter, Clester

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Where is the Blewster family from?

You can see how Blewster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blewster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blewster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Blewster families living in Georgia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Blewster's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Blewster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blewster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blewster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blewster. 100% of Blewster 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Blewster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blewster 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Blewster. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Blewster. For the veterans among your Blewster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blewster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Blewster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Blewster in 1964 was 61, and 68 in 2002.

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