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Blaids Family History

Blaids 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: Blais, Bliss, Blasius, Bland, Blain, Blades, Blass, Blair, Lais, Blas

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Where is the Blaids family from?

You can see how Blaids families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaids family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Blaids families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Blaids families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blaids's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Blaids families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Blaids. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaids 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Blaids. 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 9 military records available for the last name Blaids. For the veterans among your Blaids ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaids lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Blaids life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Blaids in 1971 was 77, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaids 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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