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Blendell Family History

Blendell 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: Blondell, Blundell, Bendell, Lindell, Blender, Pendell, Bendel

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Where is the Blendell family from?

You can see how Blendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blendell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Blendell families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blendell's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Blendell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blendell 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 Blendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blendell. 100% of Blendell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blendell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blendell 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Blendell. 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 72 military records available for the last name Blendell. For the veterans among your Blendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blendell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Blendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blendell in 1967 was 57, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blendell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blendell 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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