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Blechl Family History

Blechl Surname 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: Blech, Blecha, Lech, Bloch, Biehl, Buehl, Blach, Bleil, Bech, Brecht

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Where is the Blechl family from?

You can see how Blechl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blechl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Blechl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blechl family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blechl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blechl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blechl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blechl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blechl. 50% of Blechl men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Blechl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Blechl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blechl 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Blechl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Blechl. For the veterans among your Blechl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blechl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Blechl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Blechl in 1959 was 56, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blechl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blechl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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