Origins of the Blue surname

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    In 1921, most Blues lived in north-east

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    2,700 Blue Travel & migration records
    3,800 Blues found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Blue

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    We have for the Blue surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.

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    What are the most common Blue first names?

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    Common jobs for Blues

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

    Commmon female occupations for Blues in 1921

    Dressmaker

    28

    F S

    28

    Housekeeper

    22

    House Servant

    20

    Pauper

    18

    Commmon male occupations for Blues in 1921

    Farm Hands

    52

    Carter

    44

    General Farmers

    32

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    31

    Shepherd

    31

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