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Blaford Family History

Blaford Surname 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: Bluford, Blanford, Braford, Bradford, Elford, Bedford, Buford

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Where is the Blaford family from?

You can see how Blaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blaford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Blaford family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blaford's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Blaford families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Blaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaford 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Blaford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Blaford. For the veterans among your Blaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaford lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Blaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Blaford in 1985 was 72, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaford 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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