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Blafer Family History

Blafer 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: Blamer, Blaser, Blazer, Blauer, Blaker, Blake, Baker, Bauer, Beaver

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Where is the Blafer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blafer 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 Blafer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Signalman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Blafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blafer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Blafer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Blafer. For the veterans among your Blafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blafer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Blafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Blafer in 1967 was 77, and 68 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blafer 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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