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Blott Family History

Blott Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire and Huntingdon): nickname from Middle English blot bloot ‘soft flexible pliable’.

North German: variant of Blot.

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


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Where is the Blott family from?

You can see how Blott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Blott families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Blott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blott families in 1891.
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What did your Blott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blott. 40% of Blott men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Blott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blott were Gardener and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Gas Coy Collector
    20%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Blott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blott 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 875 immigration records available for the last name Blott. 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 701 military records available for the last name Blott. For the veterans among your Blott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blott lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Blott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Blott in 1959 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blott 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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