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Blaum Family History

Blaum Surname Meaning

German: possibly an altered form of Blohm or a variant of Blaumer a nickname for a grumpy person.

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


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Where is the Blaum family from?

You can see how Blaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Blaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Blaum families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blaum's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Blaum families in 1911.
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What did your Blaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blaum. 14% of Blaum men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Blaum women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blaum were Farmer and Office Work.

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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
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Office Work
    13%

What Blaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaum 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Blaum. 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 422 military records available for the last name Blaum. For the veterans among your Blaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaum lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Blaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blaum in 1954 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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