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Bledsole Family History

Bledsole 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: Bledsoe, Bedsole, Ledsome, Ebersole, Bedore, Blease, Eversole, Beedle

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Where is the Bledsole family from?

You can see how Bledsole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bledsole family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bledsole families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bledsole family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bledsole's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bledsole families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Bledsole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bledsole 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bledsole. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bledsole. For the veterans among your Bledsole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bledsole lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bledsole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bledsole in 1968 was 74, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bledsole 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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