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Blok Family History

Blok Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Block .

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


Similar surnames: Block, Book, Blom, Bok, Blank, Bloch, Lok, Bick, Bronk, Balok

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Where is the Blok family from?

You can see how Blok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blok family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Blok families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Blok's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Blok families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blok. 47% of Blok men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Blok women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blok were Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blok 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blok. 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 689 military records available for the last name Blok. For the veterans among your Blok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blok lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blok in 1963 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

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