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Blakchall Family History

Blakchall 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: Bramhall, Blacknall, Blanchard, Birchall, Blachly, Paschall

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Where is the Blakchall family from?

You can see how Blakchall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakchall family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Blakchall families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakchall's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Blakchall families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Blakchall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakchall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Blakchall. 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 Blakchall. For the veterans among your Blakchall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakchall lifespan?

Average Blakchall life expectancy in 1968 was 82 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 Blakchall 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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