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Blakford Family History

Blakford 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: Blackford, Blanford, Bradford, Bickford, Bamford, Bluford, Blandford

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Where is the Blakford family from?

You can see how Blakford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blakford family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blakford's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Blakford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakford 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 52 census records available for the last name Blakford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakford 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Blakford. 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 4 military records available for the last name Blakford. For the veterans among your Blakford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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