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Bloes Family History

Bloes 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: Bloss, Bloem, Blois, Kloes, Blees, Boes, Blaes, Lees, Bliss, Bos

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Where is the Bloes family from?

You can see how Bloes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bloes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Bloes families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bloes's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bloes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bloes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bloes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bloes. 48% of Bloes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bloes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bloes were Retired Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    48%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Retired Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bloes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloes 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Bloes. 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 147 military records available for the last name Bloes. For the veterans among your Bloes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bloes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bloes in 1958 was 54, and 94 in 2004.

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