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Blindell Family History

Blindell Surname Meaning

See Blundell. The same individual appears as both Blindel and Blundel in 1154–89 Gilbertine Charters (Lincs).

Compare Alured Blindel (Blundel) 1221 in Assize Rolls (Gloucs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blindell family from?

You can see how Blindell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blindell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blindell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Blindell families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Blindell's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Blindell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blindell 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 Blindell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salesman Music Store and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blindell. 50% of Blindell men worked as a Salesman Music Store and 84% of Blindell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blindell were Actor and Musician.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Salesman Music Store
    50%
  • Actor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Musician
    9%

What Blindell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blindell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blindell 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Blindell. 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 53 military records available for the last name Blindell. For the veterans among your Blindell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blindell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Blindell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Blindell in 1970 was 61, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blindell 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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