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Blosdale Family History

Blosdale 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: Lonsdale, Bodle, Dinsdale, Blondell, Teesdale, Barksdale, Ragsdale

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Where is the Blosdale family from?

You can see how Blosdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blosdale family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Blosdale families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Blosdale families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Blosdale's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blosdale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blosdale 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 Blosdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blosdale. 100% of Blosdale men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Blosdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Blosdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blosdale 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Blosdale. 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 21 military records available for the last name Blosdale. For the veterans among your Blosdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blosdale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Blosdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blosdale in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blosdale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blosdale 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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