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Blok Family History

Blok Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Block.

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


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Where is the Blok family from?

You can see how Blok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blok family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Blok families living in Middlesex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Blok's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Blok families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blok 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 Blok ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blok. 67% of Blok women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    34%

What Blok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blok 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blok. 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 689 military records available for the last name Blok. For the veterans among your Blok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blok lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blok in 1963 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blok

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blok 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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