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Blockson Family History

Blockson Surname 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: Blackson, Buckson, Blackmon, Blackston, Brickson, Block, Stockton

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Where is the Blockson family from?

You can see how Blockson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blockson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blockson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Blockson families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Blockson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Blockson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blockson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blockson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teamster was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blockson. 100% of Blockson 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
    100%

What Blockson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blockson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blockson 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Blockson. 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 503 military records available for the last name Blockson. For the veterans among your Blockson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blockson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Blockson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blockson in 1963 was 73, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blockson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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