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Blous Family History

Blous 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: Bloss, Blois, Blouse, Byous, Brous, Blout, Bliss, Bos, Loud, Block

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Where is the Blous family from?

You can see how Blous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blous family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Blous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Blous families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Blous's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Blous families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blous 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 Blous ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blous. 100% of Blous men worked as a General Labourer (heavy Worker and 100% of Blous women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 (heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Blous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blous 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Blous. 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 24 military records available for the last name Blous. For the veterans among your Blous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blous lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Blous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Blous in 1969 was 94, and 72 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blous 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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