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Blad Family History

Blad Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from blad ‘leaf’. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Polish blady ‘pale-faced’.

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


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Where is the Blad family from?

You can see how Blad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Blad families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blad's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Blad families in 1891.
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What did your Blad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blad. 100% of Blad women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blad 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blad. 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 598 military records available for the last name Blad. For the veterans among your Blad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Blad in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blad 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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