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Blaydon Family History

Blaydon Surname Meaning

see Bladon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blaydon family from?

You can see how Blaydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blaydon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Blaydon families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Blaydon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blaydon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaydon 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 Blaydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blaydon. 100% of Blaydon men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 93% of Blaydon 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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Blaydon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blaydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaydon 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Blaydon. 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 209 military records available for the last name Blaydon. For the veterans among your Blaydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaydon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Blaydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blaydon in 1966 was 67, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blaydon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaydon 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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