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Blore Family History

Blore Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Blore in Staffordshire possibly named from Old English blōr ‘swelling hill’.

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


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Where is the Blore family from?

You can see how Blore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 144 Blore families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Blore's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blore families in 1891.
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What did your Blore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blore. 14% of Blore men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Blore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blore were Tripe Dresser and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%
  • Tripe Dresser
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Blore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blore 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blore. 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 635 military records available for the last name Blore. For the veterans among your Blore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blore lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Blore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Blore in 1959 was 26, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blore 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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