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Blondell Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Blundell . Swedish: ornamental name from blond ‘of light hair color’ or ‘of light complexion’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. Americanized form of French Blondel: nickname derived from blond ‘fair-haired’ (see Blond ).

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


Similar surnames: Blundell, Lindell, Bodell, Lundell, Brandel, Brunell, Sundell

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Where is the Blondell family from?

You can see how Blondell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blondell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blondell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Blondell families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blondell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Blondell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blondell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blondell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blondell. 24% of Blondell men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Blondell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blondell were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blondell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blondell 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Blondell. 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 655 military records available for the last name Blondell. For the veterans among your Blondell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blondell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Blondell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Blondell in 1946 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

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