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Origins of the Blagdon surname

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About the Blagdons

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Where do most Blagdons live?

In 1921, most Blagdons lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Blagdons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,820 records for the Blagdon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1836.

Who were Blagdons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Blagdon first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Blagdons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Blagdons in 1921
Laundress

16

Lab

12

Dressmaker

11

Charwoman

5

House Servant

5

Common Male occupations for Blagdons in 1921
General Labourer

12

Broderer

9

Lab

9

Fisherman

8

Gentleman

8

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