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Blitt Family History

Blitt 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: Blatt, Litt, Plitt, Britt, Blitz, Blixt, Bluitt, Butt, Batt, Brett

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Where is the Blitt family from?

You can see how Blitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blitt family living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Blitt's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Blitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blitt 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 Blitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blitt. 100% of Blitt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Blitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blitt 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Blitt. 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 79 military records available for the last name Blitt. For the veterans among your Blitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blitt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Blitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blitt in 1960 was 48, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blitt 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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