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Blofield Family History

Blofield Surname Meaning

From Blofield (Norfolk). The place-name apparently consists of Old English blāw ‘blue’ perhaps used as a river name + feld ‘open land’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blofield family from?

You can see how Blofield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blofield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blofield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Blofield families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Blofield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blofield families in 1891.
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What did your Blofield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blofield. 50% of Blofield men worked as a Gardener and 86% of Blofield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blofield were Milk Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Milk Roundsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blofield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blofield 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Blofield. 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 360 military records available for the last name Blofield. For the veterans among your Blofield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blofield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Blofield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Blofield in 1969 was 78, and 83 in 1997.

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