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Blundy Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): probably a habitational name from Blandy in Seine-et-Marne France.

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


Similar surnames: Lundy, Boundy, Bundy, Lund, Bunde, Bland, Bondy, Blunt, Blond, Bunda

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Where is the Blundy family from?

You can see how Blundy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blundy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blundy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 19 Blundy families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Blundy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Blundy families in 1880.
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What did your Blundy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blundy. 54% of Blundy men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Blundy women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blundy were Farmer and 00. .

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • 00
    34%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Blundy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blundy 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Blundy. 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 425 military records available for the last name Blundy. For the veterans among your Blundy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blundy lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Blundy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blundy in 1950 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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