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Bluin Family History

Bluin 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: Blain, Bruin, Blouin, Bain, Albin, Lubin, Lin, Babin, Brun, Duin

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Where is the Bluin family from?

You can see how Bluin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bluin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Bluin family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bluin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bluin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bluin 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 Bluin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bluin. 100% of Bluin men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Bluin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluin 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bluin. 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 51 military records available for the last name Bluin. For the veterans among your Bluin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Bluin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bluin in 1971 was 73, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bluin 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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