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Blakston Family History

Blakston 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: Blackston, Beaston, Blanton, Baston, Blackstone, Bankston, Clarkston

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Where is the Blakston family from?

You can see how Blakston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Blakston families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Blakston families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakston's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Blakston families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakston 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 Blakston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blakston. 100% of Blakston 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Blakston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakston 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Blakston. 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 6 military records available for the last name Blakston. For the veterans among your Blakston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakston 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blakston

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