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Blockston Family History

Blockston 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: Blackston, Blackstone, Blackiston, Blackson, Boston, Stockton

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Where is the Blockston family from?

You can see how Blockston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blockston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blockston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Blockston family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Blockston's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Blockston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blockston 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 Blockston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blockston. 60% of Blockston men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Blockston women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blockston were Farming and Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Blockston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Blockston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blockston 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Blockston. 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 34 military records available for the last name Blockston. For the veterans among your Blockston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blockston lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Blockston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Blockston in 1961 was 41, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blockston 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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