This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Blakesler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Blakesler Family History

Blakesler 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, Blaeser, Blakely, Baessler, Blakeney

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Blakesler family from?

You can see how Blakesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakesler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blakesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Blakesler families living in Connecticut. This was about 34% of all the recorded Blakesler's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Blakesler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakesler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Blakesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Blakesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakesler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Blakesler

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Blakesler. 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.

View all Blakesler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Blakesler. For the veterans among your Blakesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Blakesler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Blakesler family history

Discover More

What is the average Blakesler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakesler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blakesler

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Blakesler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial