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Blocksom Family History

Blocksom 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: Blossom, Bloxsom, Blackson, Block, Blocker, Bloom, Blackham, Brocks

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Where is the Blocksom family from?

You can see how Blocksom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blocksom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blocksom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Blocksom families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Blocksom's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Blocksom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blocksom 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 Blocksom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blocksom. 50% of Blocksom men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Blocksom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blocksom were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Blocksom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blocksom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blocksom 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Blocksom. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Blocksom. For the veterans among your Blocksom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blocksom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Blocksom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Blocksom in 1964 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blocksom 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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