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Blust Family History

Blust Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: nickname for a youthful person from Middle High German bluost ‘blossom flower’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blust family from?

You can see how Blust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blust family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blust families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Blust families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blust's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blust families in 1891.
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What did your Blust ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blust. 100% of Blust 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blust 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Blust. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blust. For the veterans among your Blust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blust lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Blust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Blust in 1955 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blust 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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