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Bladesdell Family History

Bladesdell 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: Blaisdell, Blasdell, Blasdel, Lansdell, Caddell, Blades, Lasell

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Where is the Bladesdell family from?

You can see how Bladesdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bladesdell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bladesdell families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bladesdell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bladesdell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Bladesdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bladesdell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bladesdell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bladesdell. For the veterans among your Bladesdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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