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Bluemel Family History

Bluemel Surname Meaning

South German (Blümel): from a diminutive of Middle High German bluome ‘flower’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a gardener or florist

or in some cases possibly a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a flower.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bluemel family from?

You can see how Bluemel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluemel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bluemel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Bluemel families living in Essex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bluemel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bluemel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bluemel 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 Bluemel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bluemel. 75% of Bluemel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

What Bluemel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bluemel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluemel 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Bluemel. 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 583 military records available for the last name Bluemel. For the veterans among your Bluemel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluemel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bluemel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bluemel in 1948 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bluemel 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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