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Blotter Family History

Blotter 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: Blatter, Lotter, Slotter, Otter, Botten, Bolter, Cotter, Butter

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Where is the Blotter family from?

You can see how Blotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blotter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blotter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Blotter families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Blotter's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Blotter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blotter 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 Blotter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blotter. 30% of Blotter 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Blotter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Blotter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blotter 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Blotter. 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 199 military records available for the last name Blotter. For the veterans among your Blotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blotter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Blotter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Blotter in 1958 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blotter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blotter 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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