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Origins of the Blount surname

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About the Blounts

We have a total number of 13502 records for people with the last name Blount.

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Where do most Blounts live?

In 1921, most Blounts lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Blounts

How common is your surname?

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We have 12,000 records for the Blount surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Blounts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Blount first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Blounts

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

Common Female occupations for Blounts in 1921
Dressmaker

40

Living On Own Means

27

General Servant

26

Laundress

26

General Servant Domestic

25

Common Male occupations for Blounts in 1921
Coal Miner

128

Coal Miner Hewer

65

Bricklayer

46

Farm Hands

42

General Labourer

42

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