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Blaud Family History

Blaud 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: Bland, Blau, Braud, Blad, Blaum, Claud, Bard, Brand, Blake, Black

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Where is the Blaud family from?

You can see how Blaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blaud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Blaud families living in Maryland. This was about 18% of all the recorded Blaud's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Blaud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blaud. 27% of Blaud men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Blaud women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blaud were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaud 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Blaud. 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 98 military records available for the last name Blaud. For the veterans among your Blaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaud lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Blaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Blaud in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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