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Blech Family History

Blech Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): generally a metonymic occupational name from Middle High German blēch ‘thin sheet metal’.

German Blech ‘tin’ or Yiddish blekh denoting a worker in tin or some other metal.

Especially an armorer.

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


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Where is the Blech family from?

You can see how Blech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blech family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Blech families living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blech's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Blech families in 1891.
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What did your Blech ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blech. 100% of Blech women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blech 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blech. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blech. For the veterans among your Blech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blech lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Blech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blech in 1957 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blech 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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