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Bloms Family History

Bloms 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: Bloss, Blom, Blois, Blome, Booms, Broms, Bliss, Bos, Block, Boss

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Where is the Bloms family from?

You can see how Bloms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloms family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bloms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bloms family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bloms's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bloms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bloms 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 Bloms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bloms. 43% of Bloms men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bloms women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    43%
  • Student
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Bloms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Bloms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloms 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bloms. 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 55 military records available for the last name Bloms. For the veterans among your Bloms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloms lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bloms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bloms in 1963 was 83, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bloms 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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