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Bladell Family History

Bladell Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Blasdell, Blakely, Blades, Lasell, Bladen, Bodell, Blaisdell, Adell

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Where is the Bladell family from?

You can see how Bladell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bladell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bladell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bladell families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bladell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bladell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bladell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bladell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bladell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Bladell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bladell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Bladell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Bladell. For the veterans among your Bladell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bladell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1975, in the United States, Bladell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bladell in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 1975.

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