Bliss Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bliss Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bliss family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 46
Independent 33
Female Servant 31
Farmer 15
Sawyer 14
Shoe Maker 10
Labourer 10
Male Servant 8
Tailor 6
Apprentice 5
Dress Maker 5
Draper 5
Baker 5
Inn Keeper 4
Clerk 4
Blacksmith 3
Publican 3
Milliner 3
Poulterer 3
Smith 3
Carpenter 3
House Keeper 3
Baker Journeyman 3
Brush Maker 3
Gardener 3

Bliss Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bliss 100% 12,080
2 Bloss 80% 1,947
3 Bailiss 71% 738
4 Bless 80% 442
5 Bailess 57% 301
6 Blass 80% 157
7 Blessea 57% 156
8 Blosse 67% 148

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

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