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Blou Family History

Blou 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: Blau, Lou, Blom, Bou, Blow, Blok, Blout, Lu, Bao, Zhou

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Where is the Blou family from?

You can see how Blou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blou family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Blou families living in Vermont. This was about 67% of all the recorded Blou's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Blou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Blou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blou 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Blou. 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 23 military records available for the last name Blou. For the veterans among your Blou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blou lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Blou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blou in 1967 was 85, and 97 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blou 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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