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Blockus Family History

Blockus 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: Bockus, Brockus, Block, Blocker, Backus, Brocks, Mockus, Locks, Black

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Where is the Blockus family from?

You can see how Blockus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blockus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blockus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Blockus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Blockus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blockus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blockus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blockus. 43% of Blockus 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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Cook
    29%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Blockus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blockus 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Blockus. 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 129 military records available for the last name Blockus. For the veterans among your Blockus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blockus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Blockus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Blockus in 1971 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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