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Bloodsoe Family History

Bloodsoe 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: Bledsoe, Bloodsaw, Goodson, Blood, Woodson, Loose, Bloise, Blossom

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Where is the Bloodsoe family from?

You can see how Bloodsoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloodsoe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bloodsoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bloodsoe families living in Oregon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bloodsoe's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Bloodsoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bloodsoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bloodsoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bloodsoe. 58% of Bloodsoe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bloodsoe women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Bloodsoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Bloodsoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloodsoe 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 Bloodsoe. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bloodsoe. For the veterans among your Bloodsoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloodsoe lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Bloodsoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bloodsoe in 1981 was 64, and 86 in 1998.

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