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Blaser Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (also Bläser); Swiss German: from Middle High German blāsaere ‘blower’ German Bläser hence an occupational name for a musician who played a wind instrument. Compare Blosser . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Blas .

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


Similar surnames: Glaser, Blazer, Bader, Plaster, Brauer, Lader, Naser, Blauer, Busser

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Where is the Blaser family from?

You can see how Blaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blaser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Blaser family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blaser's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Blaser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blaser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teamster was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blaser. 34% of Blaser men worked as a Teamster. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Teamster
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Blaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Blaser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Blaser. For the veterans among your Blaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Blaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Blaser in 1952 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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