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Blashford Family History

Blashford 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: Bashford, Ashford, Bassford, Blandford, Blatchford, Blackford

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Where is the Blashford family from?

You can see how Blashford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blashford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blashford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Blashford families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blashford's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Blashford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Blashford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blashford 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Blashford. 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 82 military records available for the last name Blashford. For the veterans among your Blashford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blashford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Blashford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Blashford in 1962 was 76, and 66 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blashford 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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