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Bloyer Family History

Bloyer Surname Meaning

German: very rare variant or an Americanized form of South German Bloier itself probably a variant of Bleyer.

Alternatively perhaps an Americanized form of Swiss German Bleuer.

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


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Where is the Bloyer family from?

You can see how Bloyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bloyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Bloyer families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bloyer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bloyer families in 1911.
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What did your Bloyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bloyer. 38% of Bloyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bloyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloyer 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Bloyer. 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 287 military records available for the last name Bloyer. For the veterans among your Bloyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloyer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Bloyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bloyer in 1950 was 50, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bloyer 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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