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Blodgette Family History

Blodgette 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: Blodgett, Bodette, Lorette, Bridgett, Boyette, Bonnette, Boulette

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Where is the Blodgette family from?

You can see how Blodgette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blodgette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blodgette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Blodgette families living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Blodgette's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Blodgette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blodgette 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 Blodgette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blodgette. 50% of Blodgette men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

What Blodgette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Blodgette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blodgette 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Blodgette. 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 120 military records available for the last name Blodgette. For the veterans among your Blodgette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blodgette lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Blodgette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blodgette in 1955 was 36, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blodgette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blodgette 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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