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Blotson Family History

Blotson 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: Booton, Boyson, Blossom, Betson, Elofson, Bosson, Ibbotson, Closson

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Where is the Blotson family from?

You can see how Blotson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blotson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blotson family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Blotson's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Blotson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blotson 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 Blotson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blotson. 100% of Blotson men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Blotson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Blotson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blotson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Blotson. 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 military records available for the last name Blotson. For the veterans among your Blotson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blotson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blotson

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