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Bluntson Family History

Bluntson 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: Blanton, Brunson, Brunton, Blurton, Berntson, Bentson, Butson, Bunton

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Where is the Bluntson family from?

You can see how Bluntson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluntson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bluntson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bluntson families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bluntson's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bluntson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bluntson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bluntson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bluntson. 72% of Bluntson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bluntson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bluntson were Laborer and Farm Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Bluntson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Bluntson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluntson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bluntson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bluntson. For the veterans among your Bluntson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluntson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bluntson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bluntson in 1965 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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