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Blakefield Family History

Blakefield 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: Brakefield, Wakefield, Lacefield, Barefield, Bloomfield, Barfield

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Where is the Blakefield family from?

You can see how Blakefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakefield family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blakefield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Blakefield families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Blakefield's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Blakefield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakefield 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 147 census records available for the last name Blakefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakefield 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Blakefield. 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 25 military records available for the last name Blakefield. For the veterans among your Blakefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakefield lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Blakefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blakefield in 1961 was 51, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakefield 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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