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Bloedow Family History

Bloedow Surname Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name from Blodau an unlocated deserted settlement. Compare Bladow.

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


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Where is the Bloedow family from?

You can see how Bloedow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloedow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bloedow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bloedow family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bloedow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bloedow families in 1891.
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What did your Bloedow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bloedow. 56% of Bloedow men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Bloedow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bloedow were Farming and Saleslady.

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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
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bloedow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloedow 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Bloedow. 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 173 military records available for the last name Bloedow. For the veterans among your Bloedow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloedow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bloedow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bloedow in 1964 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

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