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Blakeslie Family History

Blakeslie 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, Blakely, Leslie, Blakeley, Blakenship

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Where is the Blakeslie family from?

You can see how Blakeslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakeslie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blakeslie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Blakeslie families living in Connecticut. This was about 32% of all the recorded Blakeslie's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Blakeslie families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Blakeslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakeslie 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Blakeslie. 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 44 military records available for the last name Blakeslie. For the veterans among your Blakeslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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