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Blasdell Family History

Blasdell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blaisdell.

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


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Where is the Blasdell family from?

You can see how Blasdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blasdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blasdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Blasdell families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Blasdell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blasdell families in 1911.
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What did your Blasdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blasdell. 24% of Blasdell men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Blasdell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blasdell were Farming and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    46%
  • Housewife
    37%
  • Cashier
    19%

What Blasdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blasdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blasdell 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Blasdell. 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 843 military records available for the last name Blasdell. For the veterans among your Blasdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blasdell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Blasdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Blasdell in 1957 was 70, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blasdell 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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