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Blos Family History

Blos 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: Bos, Bloss, Klos, Clos, Glos, Blom, Blas, Blow, Los, Boos

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Where is the Blos family from?

You can see how Blos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Blos family living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blos's in United Kingdom. Sussex and 1 other county had the highest population of Blos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blos 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 Blos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blos. 100% of Blos men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Blos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Blos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blos 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Blos. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Blos. For the veterans among your Blos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Blos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blos in 1964 was 75, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blos 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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