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Blagdon Family History

Blagdon Surname Meaning

see Blagden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blagdon family from?

You can see how Blagdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blagdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blagdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Blagdon families living in Devon. This was about 14% of all the recorded Blagdon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Blagdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blagdon 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 Blagdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blagdon. 100% of Blagdon men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Blagdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Household Duties
    4%

What Blagdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Blagdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blagdon 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Blagdon. 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 708 military records available for the last name Blagdon. For the veterans among your Blagdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blagdon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Blagdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blagdon in 1961 was 67, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blagdon 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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