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Blesedell Family History

Blesedell 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: Blasdell, Blaisdell, Blondell, Blundell, Bloedel, Bendell, Bedell

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Where is the Blesedell family from?

You can see how Blesedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blesedell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Blesedell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Blesedell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Blesedell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blesedell 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 122 census records available for the last name Blesedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blesedell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Blesedell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Blesedell. For the veterans among your Blesedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blesedell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Blesedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blesedell in 1965 was 71, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blesedell 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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