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Bloedel Family History

Bloedel Surname Meaning

South German (Blödel): nickname for a weak, timid, or foolish person

from a diminutive of Middle High German blœde

‘fragile, weak, ignorant’.

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


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Where is the Bloedel family from?

You can see how Bloedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloedel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bloedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 62 Bloedel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bloedel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bloedel families in 1880.
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What did your Bloedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bloedel. 40% of Bloedel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bloedel women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Bloedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bloedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloedel 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Bloedel. 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 791 military records available for the last name Bloedel. For the veterans among your Bloedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloedel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bloedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bloedel in 1963 was 83, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bloedel 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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