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Blosfield Family History

Blosfield 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: Bloomfield, Bonfield, Hosfield, Bromfield, Brasfield, Mansfield

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Where is the Blosfield family from?

You can see how Blosfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blosfield family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Blosfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Blosfield families living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blosfield's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Blosfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blosfield 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 Blosfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blosfield. 67% of Blosfield 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
    67%
  • Switchman
    34%

What Blosfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Blosfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blosfield 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Blosfield. 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 25 military records available for the last name Blosfield. For the veterans among your Blosfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blosfield lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Blosfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blosfield in 1975 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blosfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blosfield 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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