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Origins of the Blurton surname

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About the Blurtons

We have a total number of 2913 records for people with the last name Blurton.

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Where do most Blurtons live?

In 1921, most Blurtons lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Blurtons

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

We have 2,730 records for the Blurton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Blurtons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Blurton first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Blurtons

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

Common Female occupations for Blurtons in 1921
Dressmaker

12

Potter Painter

7

General Servant

5

Living On Own Means

5

Potter

5

Common Male occupations for Blurtons in 1921
Bricklayer

18

Farmer

16

Coal Miner

12

Butcher

10

Potter

10

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