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Bloum Family History

Bloum 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: Bloom, Blum, Bloem, Blom, Blohm, Blaum, Blout, Allum, Baum, Lum

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Where is the Bloum family from?

You can see how Bloum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bloum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bloum families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bloum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bloum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bloum 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 Bloum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bloum. 34% of Bloum men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

What Bloum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Bloum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloum 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Bloum. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bloum. For the veterans among your Bloum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1980, in the United States, Bloum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bloum in 1974 was 87, and 100 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bloum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bloum 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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