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Blakeson Family History

Blakeson 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: Lageson, Bateson, Blakeman, Blakes, Blackson, Blake, Branson, Blakely

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Where is the Blakeson family from?

You can see how Blakeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blakeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Blakeson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakeson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blakeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blakeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blakeson. 100% of Blakeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Blakeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakeson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Blakeson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Blakeson. For the veterans among your Blakeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakeson lifespan?

Average Blakeson life expectancy in 2000 was 9 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakeson 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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