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Blafield Family History

Blafield 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: Bonfield, Delafield, Barfield, Byfield, Belfield, Banfield, Layfield

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Where is the Blafield family from?

You can see how Blafield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blafield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blafield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Blafield families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Blafield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blafield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blafield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blafield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blafield. 100% of Blafield 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%

What Blafield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Blafield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blafield 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Blafield. 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 21 military records available for the last name Blafield. For the veterans among your Blafield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blafield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Blafield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Blafield in 1962 was 62, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blafield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blafield 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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