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Blaff Family History

Blaff 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: Braff, Blake, Black, Bland, Buff, Blatt, Blau, Blain, Blank, Boff

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Where is the Blaff family from?

You can see how Blaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Blaff families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Blaff's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Blaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaff 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 Blaff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Blaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Blaff. 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 Blaff. For the veterans among your Blaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaff lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Blaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blaff in 1986 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaff 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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