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Blums Family History

Blums 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, Blume, Baum, Buss, Bliss, Lum, Plum, Brus, Blunt, Buis

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Where is the Blums family from?

You can see how Blums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blums family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blums families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Blums family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blums's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blums families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blums 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 Blums ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blums. 100% of Blums men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Blums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blums 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Blums. 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 25 military records available for the last name Blums. For the veterans among your Blums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blums lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Blums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Blums in 1965 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blums 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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