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Blakewell Family History

Blakewell 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: Bakewell, Bracewell, Blackwell, Lacewell, Blakely, Bagwell, Bardwell

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Where is the Blakewell family from?

You can see how Blakewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blakewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Blakewell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Blakewell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Blakewell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakewell 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 Blakewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blakewell. 100% of Blakewell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blakewell women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Blakewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakewell 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Blakewell. 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 95 military records available for the last name Blakewell. For the veterans among your Blakewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakewell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Blakewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blakewell in 1945 was 31, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blakewell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakewell 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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