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Blaton Family History

Blaton 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: Blanton, Beaton, Laton, Slaton, Blaxton, Baton, Baron, Alton, Alston

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Where is the Blaton family from?

You can see how Blaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Blaton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blaton family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blaton's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Blaton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaton 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 Blaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blaton. 63% of Blaton men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Blaton women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farm Labor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Blaton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Blaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaton 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Blaton. 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 108 military records available for the last name Blaton. For the veterans among your Blaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Blaton in 1963 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blaton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaton 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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