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Origins of the Blitchford surname

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About the Blitchfords

We have a total number of 223 records for people with the last name Blitchford.

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Where do most Blitchfords live?

In 1921, most Blitchfords lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Blitchfords

How common is your surname?

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

We have 194 records for the Blitchford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Blitchfords most likely to marry?

Lindsays

&

McVerneys

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What are the most common Blitchford first names?

  • Faithful
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Blitchford family members

Common jobs for Blitchfords

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

Common Female occupations for Blitchfords in 1921
Farmer Dau

3

Charwoman

2

Farmer Wife

2

Wife

2

Cook

1

Common Male occupations for Blitchfords in 1921
Farmer Son

4

Farmer

3

Farmers Son

3

Tin Miner

3

Tin Miner Sloping

2

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