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Blandon Family History

Blandon Surname Meaning

Spanish (Blandón): nickname from blandón ‘wax torch’. English (Suffolk and Essex): variant of Blunden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Blandon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blandon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blandon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Blandon families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Blandon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Blandon families in 1911.
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What did your Blandon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blandon. 67% of Blandon men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 483 immigration records available for the last name Blandon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Blandon. For the veterans among your Blandon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blandon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Blandon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blandon in 1952 was 28, and 54 in 2004.

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