Origins of the Block surname
About the Blocks
We have a total of 12939 records for people with the last name Block.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Blocks.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Block family's history
Interesting facts about Block
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Blocks most likely to marry?
What are the most common Block first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
Common jobs for Blocks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Blocks in 1921
Tailoress
30
Dressmaker
26
Living On Own Means
20
General Servant Domestic
18
Laundress
13
Commmon male occupations for Blocks in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
39
Tailor
38
Salespersons
37
Agricultural Labourer
32
Farm Hands
32
