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Blo Family History

Blo Name 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: Bao, Bo, Bly, Alo, Elo, Lo, Blom, Bro, Blow, Belo

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Where is the Blo family from?

You can see how Blo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Blo family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blo's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Blo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blo. 100% of Blo 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 619 census records available for the last name Blo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blo 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Blo. 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 100 military records available for the last name Blo. For the veterans among your Blo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Blo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blo in 1968 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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