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Blocker Family History

Blocker Name Meaning

German (Blöcker): occupational name for a jailer (see Block ). English: occupational name from Middle English blokker ‘one who blocks especially in shoemaking and bookbinding’. Compare Block

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


Similar surnames: Blacker, Blocher, Locker, Crocker, Rocker, Brucker, Backer, Brocker

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Where is the Blocker family from?

You can see how Blocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blocker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blocker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Blocker families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Blocker's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Blocker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blocker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blocker. 24% of Blocker men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Blocker women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blocker were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Blocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blocker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blocker. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Blocker. For the veterans among your Blocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blocker lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Blocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blocker in 1942 was 26, and 72 in 2004.

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