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Blitchford Family History

Blitchford 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: Litchford, Blatchford, Latchford, Pitchford, Bickford, Blackford

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Where is the Blitchford family from?

You can see how Blitchford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blitchford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blitchford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Blitchford families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Blitchford's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Blitchford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blitchford 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 278 census records available for the last name Blitchford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blitchford 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Blitchford. 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 36 military records available for the last name Blitchford. For the veterans among your Blitchford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blitchford lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Blitchford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blitchford in 1968 was 70, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blitchford 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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