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Blethroad Family History

Blethroad 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: Boothroyd, Balthrop, Blethen, Berthold, Lathrop, Betzold, Beetham

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Where is the Blethroad family from?

You can see how Blethroad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blethroad family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Blethroad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Blethroad family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Blethroad's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blethroad families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blethroad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Blethroad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blethroad 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 Blethroad. 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 16 military records available for the last name Blethroad. For the veterans among your Blethroad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blethroad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Blethroad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Blethroad in 1968 was 95, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blethroad 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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