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Blayd Family History

Blayd 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: Bland, Blad, Bloyd, Blay, Bard, Brand, Blake, Black, Beard, Boland

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Where is the Blayd family from?

You can see how Blayd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blayd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blayd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Blayd families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blayd's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Blayd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blayd 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 88 census records available for the last name Blayd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blayd 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Blayd. 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 7 military records available for the last name Blayd. For the veterans among your Blayd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blayd lifespan?

Average Blayd life expectancy in 1980 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blayd 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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