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Blostein Family History

Blostein 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: Blustein, Blaustein, Burstein, Blumstein, Blitstein, Bluestein

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Where is the Blostein family from?

You can see how Blostein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blostein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blostein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Blostein families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blostein's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blostein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blostein 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 Blostein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blostein. 34% of Blostein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Baker
    34%

What Blostein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Blostein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blostein 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Blostein. 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 64 military records available for the last name Blostein. For the veterans among your Blostein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blostein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Blostein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Blostein in 1969 was 55, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blostein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blostein 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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