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Blashill Family History

Blashill 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: Blasdell, Gladhill, Basil, Blasius, Lasell, Barnhill, Blaisdell

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Where is the Blashill family from?

You can see how Blashill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blashill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blashill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Blashill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Blashill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blashill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blashill 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 Blashill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blashill. 67% of Blashill men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blashill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blashill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blashill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blashill 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Blashill. 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 107 military records available for the last name Blashill. For the veterans among your Blashill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blashill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Blashill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blashill in 1962 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blashill 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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