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Blanbell Family History

Blanbell 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: Blondell, Banwell, Blundell, Brandell, Labell, Blasdell, Langell

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Where is the Blanbell family from?

You can see how Blanbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanbell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Blanbell family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blanbell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blanbell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Blanbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanbell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Blanbell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Blanbell. For the veterans among your Blanbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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