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Blitzner Family History

Blitzner 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: Blitzer, Fitzner, Weitzner, Bitzer, Blattner, Betzner, Mitzner

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Where is the Blitzner family from?

You can see how Blitzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blitzner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Blitzner families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Blitzner family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Blitzner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Blitzner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blitzner 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 16 census records available for the last name Blitzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blitzner 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Blitzner. 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 14 military records available for the last name Blitzner. For the veterans among your Blitzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blitzner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Blitzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blitzner in 1973 was 82, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blitzner 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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