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Bleckwell Family History

Bleckwell 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: Blackwell, Brockwell, Becknell, Bucknell, Rockwell, Bracewell

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Where is the Bleckwell family from?

You can see how Bleckwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleckwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleckwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bleckwell families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bleckwell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bleckwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleckwell 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 Bleckwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleckwell. 100% of Bleckwell women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Bleckwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Bleckwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleckwell 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Bleckwell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bleckwell. For the veterans among your Bleckwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleckwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Bleckwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bleckwell in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleckwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleckwell 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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