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Blockshaw Family History

Blockshaw 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: Blackshaw, Blackham, Blickhan, Blacksher, Blackshear, Bloodsaw, Block

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Where is the Blockshaw family from?

You can see how Blockshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blockshaw family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Blockshaw family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blockshaw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Blockshaw families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blockshaw 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 Blockshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Laundry Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blockshaw. 100% of Blockshaw women worked as a Laundry Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Laundry Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Blockshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blockshaw 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Blockshaw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Blockshaw. For the veterans among your Blockshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blockshaw lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blockshaw

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