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Blakeslea Family History

Blakeslea 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: Blakeslee, Blakesley, Blakeley, Blakely, Blakeney, Blakley, Blaeser

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Where is the Blakeslea family from?

You can see how Blakeslea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakeslea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blakeslea family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakeslea's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blakeslea families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Blakeslea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakeslea 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 Blakeslea. 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 2 military records available for the last name Blakeslea. For the veterans among your Blakeslea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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