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Blattel Family History

Blattel Surname Meaning

South German (Blättel): probably a topographic name for someone who lived at a farm on a ledge.

It originates from Middle High German plate blate, which means ‘flat surface plateau’.

This implies that the name may have been used to describe geographical features related to the individual’s home.

Such topographic names are common in South German naming conventions.

They often reflect the landscape and environment in which people lived.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blattel family from?

You can see how Blattel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blattel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blattel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blattel family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blattel's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Blattel families in 1891.
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What did your Blattel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blattel. 31% of Blattel 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
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Cutter
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Blattel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blattel 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Blattel. 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 167 military records available for the last name Blattel. For the veterans among your Blattel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blattel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blattel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blattel in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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