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Bluma Family History

Bluma 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: Blum, Bouma, Blume, Buma, Luma, Azuma, Baum, Buda, Lum, Plum

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Where is the Bluma family from?

You can see how Bluma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bluma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bluma families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bluma's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bluma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bluma 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 Bluma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bluma. 50% of Bluma men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bluma women worked as a Factory Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bluma were Painter And Decorator and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Painter And Decorator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Bluma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bluma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluma 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Bluma. 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 198 military records available for the last name Bluma. For the veterans among your Bluma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bluma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bluma in 1966 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bluma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bluma 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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