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Blocker Family History

Blocker Surname Meaning

German (Blöcker): occupational name for a jailer (see Block).

English: occupational name from Middle English blokker ‘one who blocks especially in shoemaking and bookbinding’.

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


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Where is the Blocker family from?

You can see how Blocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blocker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blocker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Blocker families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Blocker's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Blocker families in 1891.
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What did your Blocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blocker. 100% of Blocker 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 26,000 census records available for the last name Blocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blocker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blocker. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Blocker. For the veterans among your Blocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blocker lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Blocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blocker in 1942 was 26, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blocker 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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