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Blowen Name Meaning

probably a variant of Blown itself very likely a variant of Blount with loss of final -t; see Blunt .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Blower, Lowen, Bowen, Blowe, Bowden, Flower, Brown, Boden, Bower

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Where is the Blowen family from?

You can see how Blowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blowen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blowen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Blowen families living in Washington. This was about 46% of all the recorded Blowen's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Blowen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blowen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blowen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blowen. 67% of Blowen men worked as a Weaver. .

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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

  • Weaver
    67%
  • Coal Dealer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Blowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blowen 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Blowen. 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 79 military records available for the last name Blowen. For the veterans among your Blowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blowen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Blowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Blowen in 1963 was 84, and 87 in 2001.

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