Bligh Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bligh Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bligh family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 52
Agricultural Labourer 20
House Servant 12
Labourer 11
Bonnet Sewer 4
Fund Holder 4
Servant 4
Cordwainer 3
Gardener 3
Straw Plaiter 3
Carpenter 3
Coach Builder 3
Domestic Servant 3
House Maid 3
Plaiter 2
College Servant 2
Gentleman 2
Warehouseman 2
Silk Winder 2
Domestic Gardener 2
Dress Maker 2
Milkman 2
Tailor 2
Charwoman 2
Dressmaker 2

Bligh Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bligh 100% 3,847
2 Bly 40% 1,725
3 Blough 67% 135

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The surname Bligh is the most popular version of all its varients

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