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Blettle Family History

Blettle 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: Little, Klette, Battle, Nettle, Bentle, Kettle, Settle, Brattle

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Where is the Blettle family from?

You can see how Blettle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blettle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blettle family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blettle's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Blettle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blettle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Blettle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blettle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Blettle. 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 2 military records available for the last name Blettle. For the veterans among your Blettle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blettle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Blettle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Blettle in 1972 was 71, and 80 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blettle 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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