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Blondell Family History

Blondell Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Blundell. Swedish: ornamental name from blond ‘of light hair color’ or ‘of light complexion’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Americanized form of French Blondel: nickname derived from blond ‘fair-haired’ (see Blond).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blondell family from?

You can see how Blondell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blondell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blondell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Blondell families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Blondell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blondell families in 1891.
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What did your Blondell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blondell. 100% of Blondell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blondell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blondell 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Blondell. 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 655 military records available for the last name Blondell. For the veterans among your Blondell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blondell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Blondell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Blondell in 1946 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blondell 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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