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Blohn Family History

Blohn 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: Bohn, Lohn, Blohm, John, Brown, Bon, Block, Bohm, Blain, Bloom

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Where is the Blohn family from?

You can see how Blohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blohn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Blohn families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Blohn's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Blohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blohn 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 Blohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blohn. 62% of Blohn men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Blohn women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blohn were Stock Clerk and Cook.

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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
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Stock Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Blohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Blohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blohn 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Blohn. 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 187 military records available for the last name Blohn. For the veterans among your Blohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blohn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Blohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blohn in 1967 was 61, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blohn 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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