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Bladewell Family History

Bladewell 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: Bracewell, Bakewell, Blackwell, Bradwell, Madewell, Bridewell

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Where is the Bladewell family from?

You can see how Bladewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bladewell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bladewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bladewell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bladewell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bladewell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bladewell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Bladewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bladewell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bladewell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bladewell. For the veterans among your Bladewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bladewell

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