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Blasdel Family History

Blasdel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blaisdell.

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


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Where is the Blasdel family from?

You can see how Blasdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blasdel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Blasdel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Blasdel families living in Maine. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blasdel's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Blasdel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blasdel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blasdel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blasdel. 45% of Blasdel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

What Blasdel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blasdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blasdel 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Blasdel. 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 704 military records available for the last name Blasdel. For the veterans among your Blasdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blasdel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Blasdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Blasdel in 1959 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blasdel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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