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Blakwell Family History

Blakwell 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: Blackwell, Blakely, Bagwell, Bakewell, Bradwell, Bramwell, Banwell

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Where is the Blakwell family from?

You can see how Blakwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blakwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Blakwell family living in Flintshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blakwell's in United Kingdom. Flintshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Blakwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakwell 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 Blakwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blakwell. 75% of Blakwell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blakwell women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    75%
  • Lab
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Blakwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Blakwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakwell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Blakwell. 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 40 military records available for the last name Blakwell. For the veterans among your Blakwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakwell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Blakwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Blakwell in 1974 was 91, and 15 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakwell 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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