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Bloods Family History

Bloods 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: Blood, Woods, Bloom, Flood, Blond, Bloss, Loos, Brooks, Boos, Kloos

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Where is the Bloods family from?

You can see how Bloods families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloods family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bloods families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bloods's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bloods families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bloods surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bloods ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bloods ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bloods. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloods 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bloods. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bloods. For the veterans among your Bloods ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloods lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Bloods life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bloods in 1988 was 70, and 83 in 1999.

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