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Blaufuss Family History

Blaufuss Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a falconer from Blaufuss (literally ‘blue foot’) a species of falcon.

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


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Where is the Blaufuss family from?

You can see how Blaufuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaufuss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blaufuss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Blaufuss families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Blaufuss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blaufuss families in 1880.
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What did your Blaufuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blaufuss. 27% of Blaufuss men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Blaufuss women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blaufuss were Manager 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blaufuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaufuss 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Blaufuss. 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 190 military records available for the last name Blaufuss. For the veterans among your Blaufuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaufuss lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Blaufuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Blaufuss in 1960 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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