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Blit Family History

Blit 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: Blitz, Blixt, Blix, Li, Butt, Bain, Batt, Blick, Best, Lis

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Where is the Blit family from?

You can see how Blit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blit family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Blit's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Blit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blit 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 110 census records available for the last name Blit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blit 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Blit. 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 7 military records available for the last name Blit. For the veterans among your Blit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blit lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Blit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blit in 1980 was 75, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blit 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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