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Blubaugh Family History

Blubaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Blaubach.

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


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Where is the Blubaugh family from?

You can see how Blubaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blubaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Blubaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Blubaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Blubaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blubaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blubaugh 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 Blubaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blubaugh. 24% of Blubaugh men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Blubaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blubaugh were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • House Wife
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

What Blubaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blubaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blubaugh 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Blubaugh. 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 892 military records available for the last name Blubaugh. For the veterans among your Blubaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blubaugh lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Blubaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blubaugh in 1948 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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