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Blader Family History

Blader Surname Meaning

English:: occupational name for a cornmonger Middle English blader Old French blad(i)er.

Occupational name from Middle English blader ‘blade maker’ (a derivative of Old English blæd Middle English blad ‘blade’).

The surname Bladesmith is also found in England with much the same meaning.

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


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Where is the Blader family from?

You can see how Blader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blader families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Blader families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Blader's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blader families in 1891.
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What did your Blader ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blader. 100% of Blader men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Blader 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blader 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Blader. 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 122 military records available for the last name Blader. For the veterans among your Blader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blader lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Blader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blader in 1949 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blader 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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