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Blassey Family History

Blassey 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: Blausey, Glassey, Massey, Bussey, Brassel, Lasser, Blass, Brissey

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Where is the Blassey family from?

You can see how Blassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blassey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blassey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Blassey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Blassey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Blassey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blassey 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 117 census records available for the last name Blassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blassey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Blassey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Blassey. For the veterans among your Blassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blassey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Blassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Blassey in 1972 was 90, and 71 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blassey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blassey 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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