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Blosk Family History

Blosk 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: Block, Bloss, Blose, Blok, Black, Brock, Lock, Blick, Bliss, Bos

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Where is the Blosk family from?

You can see how Blosk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blosk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Blosk families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Blosk families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Blosk's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Blosk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blosk 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 Blosk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blosk. 60% of Blosk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Blosk women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Blosk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Blosk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blosk 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Blosk. 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 34 military records available for the last name Blosk. For the veterans among your Blosk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blosk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Blosk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Blosk in 1969 was 73, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blosk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blosk 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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