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Blakkestad Family History

Blakkestad 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: Balstad, Kallestad, Hatlestad, Blakeway, Barstad, Blackett, Ulvestad

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Where is the Blakkestad family from?

You can see how Blakkestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakkestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Blakkestad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakkestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Blakkestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakkestad 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 77 census records available for the last name Blakkestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakkestad 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Blakkestad. 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 Blakkestad. For the veterans among your Blakkestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakkestad lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Blakkestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Blakkestad in 1973 was 92, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakkestad 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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