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Blockshire Family History

Blockshire 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: Blackshire, Brookshire, Berkshire, Lopshire, Blacksher, Blackmore

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Where is the Blockshire family from?

You can see how Blockshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blockshire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Blockshire families living in Alabama. This was about 60% of all the recorded Blockshire's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Blockshire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blockshire 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 Blockshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Blockshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blockshire 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Blockshire. 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 6 military records available for the last name Blockshire. For the veterans among your Blockshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blockshire lifespan?

Average Blockshire life expectancy in 1991 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blockshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blockshire 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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