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Blockton Family History

Blockton 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: Stockton, Blackmon, Blackston, Blackson, Block, Boston, Boynton

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Where is the Blockton family from?

You can see how Blockton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blockton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Blockton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blockton family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blockton's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Blockton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blockton 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 Blockton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blockton. 100% of Blockton men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Blockton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blockton 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Blockton. 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 52 military records available for the last name Blockton. For the veterans among your Blockton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blockton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Blockton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Blockton in 1970 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blockton 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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