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Blagrove Family History

Blagrove Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several places called Blagrave, especially the one in Lambourn (Berkshire), which means ‘black grove’.

It is derived from Old English blæc meaning ‘black’.

The second element is grāf, which translates to ‘grove’.

This name reflects geographical features significant to the identity of the locations.

Such etymological roots highlight the blend of language and landscape in English place names.

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


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Where is the Blagrove family from?

You can see how Blagrove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blagrove family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blagrove families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Blagrove families living in Middlesex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Blagrove's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Blagrove families in 1891.
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What did your Blagrove ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Florist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blagrove. 100% of Blagrove men worked as a Florist and 95% of Blagrove 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

  • Florist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Blagrove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blagrove 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Blagrove. 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 422 military records available for the last name Blagrove. For the veterans among your Blagrove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blagrove lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blagrove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Blagrove in 1963 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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