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Bloh Family History

Bloh 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: Bloch, Blom, Blow, Blohm, Loh, Blok, Bao, Bo, Low, Balch

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Where is the Bloh family from?

You can see how Bloh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bloh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bloh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bloh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bloh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bloh 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 Bloh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bloh. 100% of Bloh men worked as a 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
    100%

What Bloh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Bloh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloh 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Bloh. 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 98 military records available for the last name Bloh. For the veterans among your Bloh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloh lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1999, in the United States, Bloh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bloh in 1949 was 65, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bloh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bloh 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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