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Blakesmith Family History

Blakesmith 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: Blacksmith, Clinesmith, Takeshita, Shoesmith, Blakeslee, Hockensmith

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Where is the Blakesmith family from?

You can see how Blakesmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakesmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blakesmith family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakesmith's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Blakesmith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakesmith 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 170 census records available for the last name Blakesmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakesmith 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Blakesmith. 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 39 military records available for the last name Blakesmith. For the veterans among your Blakesmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakesmith lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Blakesmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blakesmith in 1969 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakesmith 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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