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Blotzer Family History

Blotzer 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: Glotzer, Lotzer, Blitzer, Boozer, Blower, Blocker, Brother, Blatter

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Where is the Blotzer family from?

You can see how Blotzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blotzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blotzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Blotzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Blotzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blotzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blotzer 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 Blotzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blotzer. 50% of Blotzer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

What Blotzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Blotzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blotzer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Blotzer. 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 177 military records available for the last name Blotzer. For the veterans among your Blotzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blotzer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Blotzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Blotzer in 1961 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blotzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blotzer 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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