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Origins of the Blears surname

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About the Blearses

We have a total number of 2717 records for people with the last name Blears.

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Where do most Blearses live?

In 1921, most Blearses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Blearses

How common is your surname?

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We have 2,600 records for the Blears surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Blearses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Blears first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Alice

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Common jobs for Blearses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Blearses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

20

Dressmaker

11

House Keeper

9

Housekeeper

8

Weaver Cotton

8

Common Male occupations for Blearses in 1921
General Labourer

16

Coal Miner

15

Greengrocer

11

Basket Maker

8

Clerk

6

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