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Bloam Family History

Bloam Name 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: Bloom, Bloem, Blom, Blohm, Bleam, Alam, Block, Bohm, Bleak, Blau

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Where is the Bloam family from?

You can see how Bloam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bloam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bloam family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bloam's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Bloam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bloam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bloam ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bloam ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Bloam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bloam 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bloam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Bloam. For the veterans among your Bloam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bloam lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Bloam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bloam in 1960 was 59, and 77 in 2000.

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