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Blokland Family History

Blokland 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: Boland, Buckland, Borland, Okland, Bohland, Boyland, Lofland

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Where is the Blokland family from?

You can see how Blokland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blokland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Blokland families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Blokland's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Blokland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blokland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blokland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blokland. 100% of Blokland men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Blokland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blokland 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Blokland. 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 48 military records available for the last name Blokland. For the veterans among your Blokland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blokland lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Blokland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Blokland in 1949 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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