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Blosch Name Meaning

Swiss German and South German (Blösch): variant of Bloss or Blass

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


Similar surnames: Bloch, Losch, Krosch, Blouch, Bosch, Broich, Lesch, Block, Brasch

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Where is the Blosch family from?

You can see how Blosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blosch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blosch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Blosch families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Blosch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blosch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blosch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blosch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blosch. 43% of Blosch men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
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What Blosch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Blosch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blosch 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Blosch. 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 463 military records available for the last name Blosch. For the veterans among your Blosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blosch lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Blosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Blosch in 1950 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

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