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Origins of the Blum surname

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About the Blums

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Where do most Blums live?

In 1921, most Blums lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Blums

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 931 records for the Blum surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Blums most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Blums.

What are the most common Blum first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Anna
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Blum family members

Common jobs for Blums

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Blums in 1921
General Servant Domestic

6

Shorthand Typist

4

General Servant

3

House Keeper

3

Servant

3

Common Male occupations for Blums in 1921
Salespersons

27

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

25

Clerks

23

Shipping And Receiving Clerks

20

Tinsmiths

17

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