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Blage Family History

Blage 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: Blake, Lage, Blade, Blagg, Blaze, Blase, Blane, Black, Clare, Loge

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Where is the Blage family from?

You can see how Blage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blage families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blage family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blage's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Blage families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blage 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 198 census records available for the last name Blage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blage 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Blage. 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 102 military records available for the last name Blage. For the veterans among your Blage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blage lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Blage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Blage in 1973 was 65, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blage 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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