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Bladshaw Family History

Bladshaw 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: Bradshaw, Bagshaw, Blackshaw, Bashaw, Latshaw, Blanshan, Brayshaw

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Where is the Bladshaw family from?

You can see how Bladshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bladshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bladshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bladshaw families living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bladshaw's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Bladshaw families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Bladshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bladshaw 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bladshaw. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bladshaw. For the veterans among your Bladshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bladshaw lifespan?

Average Bladshaw life expectancy in 1969 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bladshaw 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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