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Blouw Family History

Blouw 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: Blow, Blout, Low, Bow, Brow, Loud, Block, Blau, Lou, Bloom

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Where is the Blouw family from?

You can see how Blouw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blouw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Blouw families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Blouw family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Blouw's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Blouw families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Blouw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blouw 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Blouw. 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 15 military records available for the last name Blouw. For the veterans among your Blouw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blouw lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Blouw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blouw in 1974 was 77, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blouw 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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