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Bledsow Family History

Bledsow 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, Bredow, Bloedow, Beddow, Bladow, Ledlow, Benson, Bellow

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Where is the Bledsow family from?

You can see how Bledsow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bledsow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bledsow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Bledsow families living in Tennessee. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bledsow's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bledsow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bledsow 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 Bledsow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bledsow. 100% of Bledsow men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Bledsow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bledsow 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bledsow. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bledsow. For the veterans among your Bledsow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bledsow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Bledsow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bledsow in 1971 was 84, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bledsow 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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