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Blakesla Family History

Blakesla 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: Blakely, Blakeslee, Blakesley, Blakes, Blake, Baksa, Blades, Blakeney

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Where is the Blakesla family from?

You can see how Blakesla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakesla family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Blakesla families living in California. This was about 44% of all the recorded Blakesla's in USA. California had the highest population of Blakesla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakesla 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 31 census records available for the last name Blakesla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakesla 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 Blakesla. 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 military records available for the last name Blakesla. For the veterans among your Blakesla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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