This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Blanchford family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Blanchford Family History

Blanchford 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: Blatchford, Blandford, Blanchard, Latchford, Blackford, Blanford

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Blanchford family from?

You can see how Blanchford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanchford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blanchford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Blanchford families living in Devon. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blanchford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Blanchford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blanchford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Blanchford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blanchford. 100% of Blanchford men worked as a Farmer Retired and 70% of Blanchford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Blanchford | Data not to scale

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

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Govern Retired
    16%
  • Independant
    16%

What Blanchford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blanchford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanchford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Blanchford

Passenger Lists

There are 170 immigration records available for the last name Blanchford. 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.

View all Blanchford immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 166 military records available for the last name Blanchford. For the veterans among your Blanchford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Blanchford military records

You've only scratched the surface of Blanchford family history

Discover More

What is the average Blanchford lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Blanchford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blanchford in 1972 was 72, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blanchford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanchford 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Blanchford family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial