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Blouch Family History

Blouch Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Blauch.

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


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Where is the Blouch family from?

You can see how Blouch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blouch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blouch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Blouch families living in Durham. This was about 73% of all the recorded Blouch's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Blouch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blouch 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 Blouch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blouch. 27% of Blouch men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Blouch women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blouch were Carpenter and Machine Operator.

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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
    27%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blouch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blouch 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Blouch. 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 399 military records available for the last name Blouch. For the veterans among your Blouch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blouch lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Blouch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blouch in 1943 was 30, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blouch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blouch 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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