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Blockhus Family History

Blockhus 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: Brockhaus, Backhus, Bockus, Brockus, Block, Blocker, Backus, Blackham

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Where is the Blockhus family from?

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

What did your Blockhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blockhus. 58% of Blockhus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blockhus women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Blockhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blockhus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Blockhus. 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 34 military records available for the last name Blockhus. For the veterans among your Blockhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blockhus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Blockhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blockhus in 1971 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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