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Blomstrand Family History

Blomstrand 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: Ostrand, Blomstrom, Bergstrand, Beckstrand, Sjostrand, Nostrand

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Where is the Blomstrand family from?

You can see how Blomstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blomstrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blomstrand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Blomstrand family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blomstrand's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blomstrand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blomstrand 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 Blomstrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blomstrand. 60% of Blomstrand men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

What Blomstrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Blomstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blomstrand 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Blomstrand. 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 97 military records available for the last name Blomstrand. For the veterans among your Blomstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blomstrand lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Blomstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Blomstrand in 1963 was 83, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blomstrand 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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