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Bluer Family History

Bluer Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Bloor.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bluer family from?

You can see how Bluer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bluer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Bluer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bluer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bluer families in 1891.
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What did your Bluer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bluer. 100% of Bluer men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Bluer 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bluer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluer 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Bluer. 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 124 military records available for the last name Bluer. For the veterans among your Bluer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bluer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bluer in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bluer 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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