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Blua Family History

Blua 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: Blum, Lua, Bua, Blea, Blue, Lu, Hua, Boda, Bara, Basa

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Where is the Blua family from?

You can see how Blua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blua family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Blua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Blua family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blua's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Blua families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Blua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blua 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Blua. 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 Blua. For the veterans among your Blua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blua lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Blua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Blua in 1957 was 53, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blua 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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