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Blume Family History

Blume Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Blum. Swedish: variant of Blom

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


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Where is the Blume family from?

You can see how Blume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blume family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blume families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Blume families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Blume's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blume families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blume 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 Blume ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blume. 100% of Blume 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Blume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blume 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Blume. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Blume. For the veterans among your Blume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blume lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Blume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blume in 1943 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blume

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blume 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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