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Blon Family History

Blon 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: Bon, Balon, Blond, Blom, Blow, Bolon, Alon, Blok, Blan, Blong

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Where is the Blon family from?

You can see how Blon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Blon families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Blon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blon 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 Blon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blon. 58% of Blon men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blon 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Blon. 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 624 military records available for the last name Blon. For the veterans among your Blon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Blon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Blon in 1966 was 92, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blon 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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