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Blockman Family History

Blockman 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: Brockman, Blackman, Bockman, Lockman, Backman, Brickman, Luckman

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Where is the Blockman family from?

You can see how Blockman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blockman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blockman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Blockman family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blockman's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Blockman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blockman 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 Blockman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blockman. 39% of Blockman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Blockman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blockman were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Blockman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blockman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blockman 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Blockman. 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 178 military records available for the last name Blockman. For the veterans among your Blockman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blockman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Blockman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blockman in 1965 was 61, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blockman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blockman 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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