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Bloos Family History

Bloos 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: Bloom, Blood, Bloss, Loos, Boos, Kloos, Blois, Cloos, Bloor, Roos

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Where is the Bloos family from?

You can see how Bloos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bloos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bloos family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bloos's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bloos families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bloos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Bloos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloos 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Bloos. 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 132 military records available for the last name Bloos. For the veterans among your Bloos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bloos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bloos in 1965 was 88, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bloos 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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