Origins of the Blizard surname

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    In 1921, most Blizards lived in west-midlands

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    480 Blizard Travel & migration records
    3,100 Blizards found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Blizard

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    What are the most common Blizard first names?

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    Common jobs for Blizards

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

    Common female occupations for Blizards in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    17

    Dressmaker

    15

    Laundress

    15

    Private Means

    11

    Cotton Weaver

    8

    Common male occupations for Blizards in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    27

    Surgeon

    12

    Tailor

    11

    Brass Caster

    10

    Farm Labourer

    10

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