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Origins of the Blessing surname

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About the Blessings

We have a total number of 951 records for people with the last name Blessing.

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Where do most Blessings live?

In 1921, most Blessings lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Blessings

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 128 records for the Blessing surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Blessings most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Blessings.

What are the most common Blessing first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Anna Maria

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Common jobs for Blessings

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

Common Female occupations for Blessings in 1921
Hebamme

2

Apprentice

1

Bookkeepers And Cashiers

1

Charwoman

1

Cotton Spinner

1

Common Male occupations for Blessings in 1921
Weber

14

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

10

Bauer

9

Farm Hands

8

Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

7

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