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Blidsoe Family History

Blidsoe 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, Blincoe, Bliese, Bridge, Bliss, Lipson, Ledsome, Briscoe

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Where is the Blidsoe family from?

You can see how Blidsoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blidsoe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Blidsoe families living in Texas. This was about 73% of all the recorded Blidsoe's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Blidsoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blidsoe 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 Blidsoe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Blidsoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Blidsoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blidsoe 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Blidsoe. 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 Blidsoe. For the veterans among your Blidsoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blidsoe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Blidsoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blidsoe in 1967 was 69, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blidsoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blidsoe 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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