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Blesdell Family History

Blesdell 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: Blasdell, Blaisdell, Blondell, Blundell, Bendell, Bedell, Blasdel

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Where is the Blesdell family from?

You can see how Blesdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blesdell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Blesdell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Blesdell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Blesdell's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Blesdell families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Blesdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blesdell 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 Blesdell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Blesdell. For the veterans among your Blesdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blesdell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blesdell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blesdell

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