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Blavat Family History

Blavat 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: Blatt, Bhagat, Labat, Glavan, Hlavac, Blaha, Hlavaty, Bava, Beavan

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Where is the Blavat family from?

You can see how Blavat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blavat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blavat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Blavat families living in Staffordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Blavat's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Blavat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blavat 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 Blavat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blavat. 45% of Blavat men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Blavat women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blavat were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Blavat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Blavat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blavat 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Blavat. 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 65 military records available for the last name Blavat. For the veterans among your Blavat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blavat lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Blavat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blavat in 1960 was 56, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blavat 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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