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Blockham Family History

Blockham 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: Blackham, Bloxham, Bickham, Dockham, Beckham, Stockham, Blickhan

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Where is the Blockham family from?

You can see how Blockham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blockham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Blockham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Blockham families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blockham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blockham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blockham 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 117 census records available for the last name Blockham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blockham 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 Blockham. 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 11 military records available for the last name Blockham. For the veterans among your Blockham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blockham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blockham 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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