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Bledson Family History

Bledson 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: Bledsoe, Benson, Belson, Gladson, Beeson, Leddon, Biedron, Betson

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Where is the Bledson family from?

You can see how Bledson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bledson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bledson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bledson family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bledson's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Bledson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bledson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bledson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bledson. 29% of Bledson men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Bledson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bledson were Farming and House Work. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • House Work
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bledson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bledson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bledson. 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 257 military records available for the last name Bledson. For the veterans among your Bledson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bledson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bledson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bledson in 1969 was 57, and 84 in 2003.

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