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Blundell Family History

Blundell Surname Meaning

English (mainly Lancashire): from Old French blondel a diminutive of blond ‘blond fair’ used for someone with fair hair or a fair complexion

and also used as a personal name. Compare Blunt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blundell family from?

You can see how Blundell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blundell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blundell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,792 Blundell families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Blundell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blundell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blundell 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 Blundell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blundell. 10% of Blundell men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Blundell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blundell were Farm Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Gardener
    4%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Farm Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Blundell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78,000 census records available for the last name Blundell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blundell 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Blundell. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Blundell. For the veterans among your Blundell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blundell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Blundell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blundell in 1961 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blundell 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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