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Blauvelt Family History

Blauvelt Surname Meaning

American Dutch: habitational name from a farm named Blau Veldt ‘blue field’ referring to a field where a dyer would spread clothes to dry.

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


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Where is the Blauvelt family from?

You can see how Blauvelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blauvelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blauvelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 122 Blauvelt families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Blauvelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blauvelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blauvelt 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 Blauvelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blauvelt. 16% of Blauvelt men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Blauvelt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blauvelt were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Blauvelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blauvelt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blauvelt. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Blauvelt. For the veterans among your Blauvelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blauvelt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Blauvelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blauvelt in 1950 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blauvelt 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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