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Blechner Family History

Blechner 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: Lechner, Blecher, Buechner, Bleichner, Becher, Buchner, Blacher

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Where is the Blechner family from?

You can see how Blechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blechner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blechner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blechner family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Blechner's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Blechner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blechner 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 Blechner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blechner. 60% of Blechner 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Blechner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Blechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blechner 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Blechner. 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 99 military records available for the last name Blechner. For the veterans among your Blechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blechner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Blechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Blechner in 1953 was 45, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blechner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blechner 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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