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Blitcher Family History

Blitcher 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: Britcher, Letcher, Witcher, Pitcher, Blacher, Bircher, Bratcher

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Where is the Blitcher family from?

You can see how Blitcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blitcher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Blitcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Blitcher families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blitcher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blitcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blitcher 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 45 census records available for the last name Blitcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blitcher 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Blitcher. 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 13 military records available for the last name Blitcher. For the veterans among your Blitcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blitcher lifespan?

Average Blitcher life expectancy in 1984 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blitcher 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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